Monthly Archives: May 2020

Rawcliffe Meadows Update – May 2020 Number 2

Posted on 24 May, 2020 by greatemancipator

On Friday 22nd May 2020 we received a letter from the Environment Agency informing us that they would be removing hedges and trees on Rawcliffe Meadows from Monday 25th May 2020 onward. Of course they still have to fulfill the … Continue reading →

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The Biodiversity of Rawcliffe Meadows, York

Posted on 18 May, 2020 by greatemancipator

  [From the Introduction] Despite the supposed protection SSSI status brings, much of the grassland will soon be destroyed or permanently damaged when the Environment Agency (EA) enlarges the flood bank running through the site. FoRM were unable to support … Continue reading →

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Friends of Rawcliffe Meadows – May Update

Posted on 7 May, 2020 by greatemancipator

Thanks to Judi for keeping us supplied with photographs of the Meadows as she carries out her permitted exercise. Above is the Oak tree at the pinch point on the cycle track that may or may not survive the Barrier … Continue reading →

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