what do we do?

Management of Ruxley Gravel Pits Nature Reserve

Quotes from our ‘Management Plan [2014 – 2018] for Ruxley Gravel Pits Nature Reserve S.S.S.I.’ [available from the Honorary Warden Albert Watson]

4.1. Vision Statement [page 12]

Improve the condition of Ruxley Gravel Pits Nature Reserve SSSI… maintaining & enhancing its structural & species diversity through sustainable habitual management…& to enable… contributions to its sustainable management.

4.2. Long-term Objectives [page 12]

• To maintain & enhance the structural & species diversity of the site by sustainable habitual management
• To reduce the effect of diffuse pollution on the site
• To maintain & enhance community involvement in the habitat management of the site
• To increase community awareness of the site & encourage community links
• To ensure formal tenure for KWT long-term management of the site

We do this by regular volunteer Working Parties through the season when there are no breeding birds present [September to March] & other methods