The Strategic Director for Place will submit a report proposing the designation of Ham Woods and Radford Woods as Local Nature Reserves and an extension to Efford Marsh Local Nature Reserve.

Anthony Payne (Strategic Director for Place) submitted a report proposing the designation of Ham Woods and Radford Woods as Local Nature Reserves and an extension to Efford Marsh Local Nature Reserve.

Councillor Vincent, Cabinet Member for Environment, introduced the report.

Alternative options considered and reasons for the decision –

As set out in the report.

Agreed the designation of both Ham Woods and Radford Woods as Local Nature Reserves and the extension of Efford Marsh Local Nature Reserve, and that the Head of Legal Services is instructed to prepare and complete the legal documentation for the formal designation.