Project B - improve walkers' shelter and information point at GrindsbrookGrindsbrook is one of the first points of interest on the Pennine Way, a short distance from Edale.This project would add a window and door to the existing shelter (to stop sheep getting in) and benches outside, plus information about the landscape, heritage and wildlife.
Project C - repair and restore Stanage summit markersThe summit marker at Stanage Pole is a cultural heritage feature, marking the boundary between Derbyshire and Yorkshire and formerly marked the boundary between Mercia and Northumbria.This project would repair and restore the historic summit markers of Stanage Pole and the trig points on Stanage Edge.
Project D - plant 500 field and hedgerow treesThis project would plant and guard around 500 trees to help maintain the tree stock and provide a legacy for hundreds of years.Trees and hedgerows improve the landscape and biodiversity of the national park and help negate the effects of climate change. They can also screen eyesores and mark entrances and exits to footpaths and fields.
Project E - Update Peak District edition of 'New Naturalist' volumeCollins New Naturalist series is the longest-running and arguably the most influential natural history series in the world with more than 100 volumes published in 60 years.This project would give the opportunity to update the Peak District volume, which was published in 1962.
Project F - Replace wooden sculptures at Tideswell DaleImage as described above.The land at Tideswell Dale includes a wooden sculpture trail which adds to visitors' enjoyment and understanding of the dale and its wildlife. This project would replace current weather-damaged sculptures and improve the look of the area.
Project G - Makeover for Monsal Head viewpointThe Monsal Head viewpoint is one of the most visited in the national park, but its seating is old and shabby, and the main information panel is scratched.This project would restore and, where necessary, replace the benches and plaque.
I'm a great lover of New Nats and own quite a few; however the ones I really want are so collectable by virtue of painfully low print runs and 'first edition / leather bound first edition' elitism on the part of Harper Collins (and predecessors) that I can't afford / justify buying them. Which is a massive shame as some of the titles are the among the only 'definitive' works - 'British Bats' by John Altringham being a prime example - cheapest on ABE at the mo is 220 quid. Nice idea but maybe very elitist and apart from 'those who know', who would ever read or benefit from a new, 'NN'?
http://www.newnaturalists.com/PrintonDemand/Pages/Printondemand.aspx?page=2&objpodm=Print+on+Demand&sdt=1&sort=son
29 staff, volunteers and members who came up with ideas to spend the £5,000 for a legacy project to mark the 60th anniversary of the legislation that created national parks. Management team has selected a shortlist of seven ideas after taking advice from relevant heads of service and team managers about what ideas were viable, could be delivered on time and within the budget available. Many great ideas had to unfortunately be ruled out because they would cost a lot more money than we had.
All the options look a bit wack to me. My alternatives:A. 20ft wooden scupture of Jason Myres erected at the plantation carpark.B. 3ft Bronze statue (i.e. lifesize and colour) of Steve Mcclure erecting at the mecca belay.C. A 4am nightbus running to the plantation every september. Free for anyone carrying a rollmat.D. Fill in horseshoe quarry.
You can now buy any of them as Quotehttp://www.newnaturalists.com/PrintonDemand/Pages/Printondemand.aspx?page=2&objpodm=Print+on+Demand&sdt=1&sort=son. Still expensive I know, but a great improvement. I think Collins should be lauded for persisting with such worthwhile but deeply non-commercial books.The reason I voted for this is it is the one most capable of having long-term and far reaching effects. Much of the important work in this country is still done by amateurs. These books are one of the most powerful links between the academics and the amateurs.