Help us buy more of Shining Cliff Woods
https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/buy-more-of-shining-cliff-woods
The new owners of Netherpark Farm, Jackass Lane have offered Grith Pioneers the chance to purchase 5 acres of Shining Cliff Woods!
The charity owns and manages around 100 acres of Shining Cliff Woods and 8 acres of fields that we are currently rewilding to wildflower meadow, scrub and woodland next to Shining Cliff at Alderwasley near Ambergate.
Grith Pioneers have been offered the opportunity of first refusal on 5 acres of Shining Cliff Woods that the new owners of Netherpark Farm acquired with the farm house at auction. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. The 5 acres will be sold by auction if we can not raise the funds. They have been advised to expect at least £10,000 per acre at auction so the owners would like us to offer this amount. We have done our own research and this amount seems to be the going rate. The plot is next to the track that leads to our parking area for the hostel. It’s on a sloping site leading down towards the lake with Peat Pits stream running through it. It’s an area behind Netherpark Farm and designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) by Natural England.
Site of Special Scientific Interest information (SSSI)
There are ground nesting birds which build nests in the undergrowth throughout Shining Cliff Woods. At this very moment some very rare birds are nesting here.
Shining Cliff Woods are also a Site of Special Scientific Interest because of the rare wildlife that inhabits this very special place.
It is also illegal to cycle, ride horses, or damage a SSSI in any way. Unlawful biking, recreational or vehicle activity on a SSSI is a criminal offence which can result in a fine of up to £20,000 in a Magistrates Court, or unlimited fine in a Crown Court
PLEASE DO NOT CYCLE HERE! Except on the Restricted Byway, (simply the continuation of the Beggarswell track), which is allowed.
Walkers – Please stay on designated footpaths, keep all dogs under close control and DO NOT allow dogs to run through the undergrowth…
Thank you.
Martin Redman, Ecology Co-ordinator
Grith Pioneers (Owners of Shining Cliff Woods)
“Grith Pioneers is established to provide an environment through camps or by other means, which will give those people taking part, full scope for self-realisation and encourage the development of personal and social responsibility.
In pursuit of its activities Grith Pioneers encourages educational opportunities, which develop in those who take part, a sense of responsibility towards the protection of the natural environment.”
We would like to thank Derwentwise, Derbyshire Wildlife Trust and The Heritage Lottery Fund for their help, expertise and funding to provide interpretation boards in Shining Cliff Woods.