Long-term management of open habitats on Wootton Ridge
In case anyone missed the advertising (we did!) there is a drop-in event at Minehead Library on Monday 19th February 2024 between 10.00am and 4.00pm if you wish to discuss the draft management plan in person.
Following an extensive 1st stage of public consultation undertaken in 2023, the landowners of Wootton Ridge (including Minehead Town Council who own Alcombe Common) have produced a draft 10-year management plan for the ridge’s open areas. The draft plan aims to join up and improve the management of these areas for people and wildlife, and the landowners are keen to receive feedback on the plan from site users and other interested parties. This includes people and organisations who value the site as an important greenspace or have a specialist interest in its wildlife, history, status as common land, or other features.
The full draft management plan, as well as a shorter summary document, can be accessed below. A report detailing the results of the 1st stage of consultation, which has informed production of the draft plan, is also accessible below.
The future management of Wootton Ridge: 1st stage consultation report
Draft Wootton Ridge Management Plan 2024-34 – Summary
Draft Wootton Ridge Management Plan 2024-34 – Full plan
James Macbeth
Wootton Courtenay 