Lagan Valley Regional Park - under threat Print E-mail

Public services at risk

 

A reduction in financial support will result in loses of some or all of the services below:

Ranger service
Patrols of over 38km of paths and trails, maintenance, repairs, public service, support at events, providing advice on events, cleaning graffiti and other antisocial damage

Wildlife protection
Monitoring, surveying, recording and reporting wildlife over a wide range of biodiversity

Responding to incidents
Water pollution, animal welfare, complaints, tipping, and many others

Recreation
Supporting a wide range of recreational events, providing maps and leaflets 

Events
Providing an exciting programme of events and walks in the Park, over 44 events last year

Planning
Protecting the interests of the Regional Park through planning consultations
Provision of strategic planning for the Regional Park

Litter collections
Over 450 bags of litter collected last year from the towpath and river

Heritage
Leading and supporting projects to restore and access heritage in the Regional Park

Education
Working with local schools, information stands, shows and fairs to raise awareness on many environmental issues