Why should I become a Friend?
There are many reasons and some are listed below
but probably the most important is that it demonstrates to "the powers to-be"
that many people do indeed value
Biss Meadows. This is important
when we ask the Council for help or we ask them to undertake specific works.
It also helps when we apply for grants or request expertise.
Recreational:
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I value Biss Meadows for
walking and cycling.
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It's a quiet place where I can relax from my hectic life.
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It's a open place to take my children / grand children to play and run around.
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With more housing planned in the vicinity, places like
Biss Meadows are important
for people's physical and mental health.
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I'm an angler who enjoys fishing in the river.
Nature:
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I simply enjoy seeing the wildlife and watching the changing seasons. There
is always something to see.
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For such a small area Biss
Meadows has a large diversity of plants, animals and birds, many of
whom are protected species.
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As a natural area it helps to create bio-diversity.
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I'm concerned with mono-cultured farming so
Biss Meadows is a great
antidote to the intensively farmed areas.
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We need more housing (we are told!) so it will form an important green corridor
from the north of Trowbridge, through the centre and then to Paxcroft Mead
and on to Green Wood.
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I'm a teacher or parent and Biss
Meadows provides a great opportunity for schools to provide hands-on
experience in nature conservation.
Land Use:
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I'm concerned about climate change.
Biss Meadows is an important
flood plain that reduces the risk of flooding to local housing and to the
town centre.
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I think it is a great opportunity to promote something positive about Trowbridge.
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I'm trying to be greener. I can easily reach
Biss Meadows without the
need to drive and so can many of the 35,000 or so residents of Trowbridge.
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There is also public transport running though the Country Park.
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The roads are so busy and noisy. It provides me with an alternative pedestrian
and cycle route from the shops to my home.
Yes! I wish to join the Friends and show my support
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