About the project

Vision

To ensure Crompton Moor remains as an attractive countryside area providing opportunities for inclusive use by the local community and those beyond. This involves the protection and enhancement of the environment while providing recreational, educational and social functions and encouraging responsible access to the wider countryside.

Proposals

Accessibility

Make the site more accessible for people with limited mobility
All-terrain buggies/mobility scooters for hire
Upgrade footpaths/concessionary bridleways
Encourage use by schools and groups

Trails

Upgraded footpaths
Improved bridleway access
Mountainbike trails for all abilities

Habitat management

Open up plantations to create glades and encourage wildlife
Expand the area of the moor covered in heather to encourage birdlife

Work

Tree thinning

Tree thinning allows remaining trees to grow in size, strength and health. It encourages different tree species, and enhances the habitat for a variety of flora and fauna.

The tree thinning work is ongoing, and has been phased over several years to ensure there is always some 'undisturbed' woodland for wildlife.

Winter 2009/10

Whitesides plantation - remove windblown trees and create glades

Area surveys

Ecological survey

Habitat mapping
Notes of important features and habitats
Evaluation of the potential of the site to support protected and priority species
Comprehensive plant species lists and incidental fauna records

User survey

The public were asked about how they use Crompton Moor.