Award time for local nature reserves

Date:  20 July 2009

Award time for local nature reserves

Chorleywood House Estate and the Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve have both received Green Flag awards, putting them on a par with the country’s finest parks.

The Aquadrome Local Nature Reserve in Rickmansworth impressed judges with its recent improvement programme, which has included making paths accessible for wheelchair users and new toilet and parking facilities. The newly constructed Café in the Park was also praised along with the many active community groups who regularly use the reserve for activities such as sailing, windsurfing, fishing and Nordic walking.

Chorleywood House Estate, received equal praise for its significant historic and wildlife interests, including the new Community Orchard project which has seen around 100 apple, plum, cherry and pear trees planted this year. Judges were pleased to see grassland being grazed and no pesticides used, along with the general high levels of  
                                                                                cleanliness and lack of litter.

Phil Barton chief executive of Keep Britain Tidy said:

"I would like to congratulate this year’s winners, who have worked hard throughout the year to keep their parks to a high standard and ensure they are pleasant and enjoyable spaces for the whole community."