Weekend visitors urged to respect wildlife and the countryside

CHESHIRE Wildlife Trust is appealing to people across the county to show restrain if they go into the country this weekend.
Last weekend, the fine weather tempted thousands of people – including some from Warrington – to seek an escape from Lockdown by going into the countryside – including nature reserves.
As a result there were wildfires, littering and disturbance to wildlife
Among the problems were:
* Portable BBQs and discarded campfires
* Swimming in lakes and reservoirs which are not safe to swim in
* Antisocial behaviour – including littering, using wild places as outdoor toilets and vandalism.
Charlotte Harris, chief executive of Cheshire Wildlife Trust, said:
“Our nature reserves are local havens for wildlife and people to enjoy, safely and respectfully. We must remember that they’re home to a number of different species, some on the brink of local extinction. We’re appealing to everyone to love and look after it.”
The Wildlife Trust is asking everyone to
* Avoid BBQs and fires
* Take all litter home
* Keep dogs on leads and pick up dog mess
* Park considerately
Cheshire Wildlife Trust has been acting as a voice for wildlife for more than 50 years. working across Warrington, Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wirral, they manage more than 30 nature reserves.