Pioneer Write Up

Copy below of the write up in this weeks Pioneer

Bryn Euryn Plans Dropped
Published date: 25 November 2009 Published by: Anna Glover

http://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/81934/bryn-euryn-plans-dropped.aspx

POLITICIANS are delighted “mean-spirited” nature reserve plans have been dropped.
Walkers and Bryn Euryn users have battled to stop management committee plans to fence off large parts of the reserve for grazing. The plans were introduced in a bid to protect rare grass at the site.
David Jones, MP for Clwyd West, said: “This was a misconceived and, frankly, mean-spirited proposal which would have ruined the enjoyment of hundreds of people who walk Bryn Euryn on a daily basis. Bryn Euryn has always been used entirely for leisure purposes and the possibility of introducing livestock onto the site was generally unwelcome.”
This week the committee announced the plans would not go ahead, after conducting a feasibility study into the proposal.
Darren Millar, AM for Clwyd West, paid tribute to determined walkers and users of the reserve. He said: “I'm delighted that these unpopular proposals have been kicked into touch - they should never have seen the light of day in the first place. 'It is a great shame that the council did not see fit to drop the proposals altogether following the public meeting which was held in July, that said, at least the voice of the people prevailed in the end.
"As a result of this decision, users of the Bryn, including those who exercise their dogs, will still be able to enjoy unrestricted access to what is one of the few open green spaces left in the Rhos area.”
The recently established Bryn Euryn Users Association, which is made up of members of the public, celebrated a double victory after they were invited to take permanent representation on the committee.
Mr Millar said: “Their involvement of the association in the management of the reserve going forward is excellent news and should assist in preventing stand offs like this in the future.”