Agenda item

Report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath.

The Committee received a report of the Superintendent of Hampstead Heath that provided an update regarding management and operational activities in Highgate Wood over the past six months.

The Chairman advised Members that the Highgate Wood Joint Consultative Committee were supportive of the proposed changes to closing times during the summer months, with a preference for 9:15pm. Members agreed to this proposed change. The Chairman added that the Consultative Committee were also supportive of implementing squirrel control at the Wood in future if necessary. The Highgate Wood Manager advised that the type of control would be based on advice from the Forestry Commission, which would probably involve a trap and release method. The Wood Team would consult with colleagues at Burnham Beeches, where squirrel control was currently being implemented.

RESOLVED – That:-

a)    the Superintendent’s Update be noted;

b)    the closing time during the summer months be changed to 9:15pm.