THE RYDE AREA RANGER PROJECT

Funding for the Ryde Area Ranger project ran out in December 2004.


Most people in Ryde will agree that there are some green spaces in the town that we can make better. The Ryde Area Ranger made it happen.

The Ryde Area Ranger Project started in 2001, and until December 2004 was funded by Single Regeneration Budget and the Isle of Wight Council to work particularly with the people of Ryde to improve access to quality green spaces within Ryde.

Look at some of our projects to find out more about what we did.
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Haylands Recreation Ground

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The Ryde Area Ranger organised planting of trees in an area of land behind the allotments at Haylands.

Despite some initial problems with vandalism, the support of the local community has ensured that this site will one day be peaceful woodland for everyone to enjoy.

Puckpool Park

Undertaken from 2001-2003, this project restored the historic moat of Puckpool Fort, allowing access for the less able on the pleasant walkway along the moat. Many old and dangerous trees were removed, which will preserve the historic fortifications and allow natural vegetation to regrow on the banks. This project was partly funding by Biffaward.


Little Appley

Works to this small but historic woodland have improved the access and appearance of the site.

A new footpath, fencing and tree surgery have been completed, as has the design of the interpretation board.

Pesticide treatment of Japanese Knotweed has been started. The project is due to finish in 2004.
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Ryde Pond Project


The Ryde Area Ranger project has purchased equipment to allow RPP members to monitor water quality of ponds within the Ryde area. Initially, two ponds (Puckpool Park pond and Rosemary Lane pond) will be monitored on a quarterly basis for two years, which will enable a management plan to be formulated. Using volunteers we will then undertake practical management based on this information. The ponds will be monitored for a further two years to assess the impact of the practical work. Assuming all goes as planned, a further two ponds will be dealt with in the same way, and so on.

Night Vision Project

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This project continues to be a massive success. Ryde Area Ranger monies were matched with Leader+ funding to enable the Ranger, in association with Graham Street (Isle of Wight Bat Hospital), to hold events where members of the public were invited to come and see night wildlife using £5000 worth of night scopes and bat detectors. So far eight events have been held, all over the Island, attracting 74 participants. Each event has been fully booked. Four further events are scheduled to run next season.



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