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14/10/2006 Russia Dock Woodland (RDW) + Stave Hill Ecology Park (SHEP) : Index of Content + Web Links to Some Local Groups + Quotes for SharingView of Waterman's Walk in Russia Dock Woodland from the Redriff Road Entrance on 13 June 2004
Web Link to access a bigger photo, download and more information : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2482106780/
Please use the web links below to access the web pages with details of postings and web links for accessing the information. Most of the postings are arranged in date order.
RDW & SHEP - Index (0001) : Environment, Ecology & Conservation (EEC) Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!1009.entry
RDW & SHEP - Index (0002) : Community Safety Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!1010.entry
RDW & SHEP - Index (0003) : General Information Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!1011.entry
RDW & SHEP - Index (0004) : Other Recommended Reading Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!1012.entry
Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (RCSF)
Environment, Ecology & Conservation (EEC) Public Photos Collection
Web Link : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/sets/72157604053249144/
This photos collection allows free public viewing and downloading of individual photos as required. Further information related to the photos may be accessed by viewing the postings under each photo.
This photos collection may be viewed as a slideshow by clicking the "Slideshow" button at the top of the screen.
Please click the 'ALL SIZES' button just above the photo to enlarge it for easy viewing and downloading as required.
4 Photos above (from Left to Right) : Web Links to view/download bigger photos & more information
01) St. John's Primary School - Class 3 Pupils' Environmental Week Program at Stave Hill Eco Hut @ 29 April 2008 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2452434933/
02) Stave Hill Ecology Park - Community Channel TV Project @ 17 March 2007 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2358113421/
03) Stave Hill Ecology Park - Community Channel TV Project @ 17 March 2007 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2358945894/
04) Stave Hill Volunteers Day" Group Photo taken on 15 March 2008 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2356639666/
COMMUNITY GROUPS' WEB LINKS
Friends of Russia Dock Woodland Website : http://www.russiadockwood.ukfriends.com/
Stave Hill Ecology Park (Trust For Urban Ecology (TRUE)) : http://www.urbanecology.org.uk/stavehill.html
Two videos made on 14 March 2009 (Saturday) are available for FREE online viewing and download via the web links :
1) Video (1 Minute 30 Seconds) : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/3465869375/
Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (RCSF) - Public Information Website : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/ Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum (RCSF) - "Environment, Ecology & Conservation (EEC)" Public Photos Collection http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/sets/72157604053249144/
- This photos collection allows free public viewing and downloading of photos and may be viewed as a slideshow by clicking the "Slideshow" button at the top of the screen. Additional information related to the photos may be available under each photo. Please click the 'ALL SIZES' button just above the photo to enlarge it for easy viewing and downloading as required. - Published Photos & Public Recognition of Success : Part (1) : http://cid-810e9c86bbce804e.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!810E9C86BBCE804E!146.entry Part (2) : http://cid-810e9c86bbce804e.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!810E9C86BBCE804E!150.entry 4 Photos above (from Left to Right) : Web Links to view/download bigger photos & more information
01) Coppicing by Stave Hill Volunteers @ 6 October 2007 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2511899485/
02) Three Good Friends & Pet Dog Barnie at Mahogany Pond @ 22 May 2005 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2482109266/
03) Redriff School Bridge @ Summer 2006 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2481919652/
04) Pond Clearance by Stave Hill Volunteers @ 19 March 2005 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2481956888/
Quotes for Sharing
1) "Trees are the earth's endless effort to speak to the listening heaven.” - Rabindranath Tagore, poet, philosopher, author, songwriter, painter, educator, composer, Nobel laureate (1861-1941)
2) “A single rose can be my garden ... a single friend, my world.” - Leo Buscaglia, author, speaker and professor (1924-1998)
3) "Woodman, spare that tree! / Touch not a single bough! / In youth it sheltered me, / And I'll protect it now." - George Pope Morris, journalist and poet (1802-1864)
4) "What we are doing to the forests (parks) of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another" - Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (1869-1948)
4 Photos above (from Left to Right) : Web Links to view/download bigger photos & more information
01) Dragonfly - Anax Imperator @ 24 July 2007 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2576715031/
02) Stave Hill Ecology Park Resident Fox @ 4 November 2006 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2358908991/
03) Butterfly on Downtown Site @ 14 July 2008 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2672545277/
04) Kingfisher at Downtown Pond @ 27 March 2008 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2394714444/
4 Photos above (from Left to Right) : Web Links to view/download bigger photos & more information
01) Mute Swans & Wild Ducks at Globe Pond @ 19 November 2004 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2481957238/
02) Grey Heron at Globe Pond @ 10 June 2008 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2575733186/ 03) Mating Frogs at Stave Hill Ecology Park @ 15 March 2008 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2465696007/
04) Bumblebee on Blackberry Flower @ 11 June 2008 : http://www.flickr.com/photos/16999050@N00/2576712817/
Panoramic View from the top of Stave Hill in Russia Dock Woodland (Photograph by James Rigg)
REFERENCE INFORMATION
01) RCSF Website Categories & Master Index
Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!977.entry
02) RCSF's Profile & Major Events Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!1057.entry
21/08/2006 Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Sundry Issues (Part 1)(Last Updated @ 17-9-2006)START OF PART (1)
RECOMMENDED READING
1) Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") + Stave Hill Ecological Park ("SHEP") : Index of Content + Web Links to Some Local Groups + Quotes for Sharing : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!856.entry
2) Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Sundry Issues
3) Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland in 2007 - A Case Study
From: Meagher, David
Sent: 04 September 2006 08:28 To: Sheaff, Jon Cc: Geddes, Eden Subject: Anti-Motorcycle Gates + Rotherhithe Community Wardens G'day Jon, If you're replying, I can confirm, as I did at the FRDWL AGM, that wardens will check the gates when passing but the need for varied patrol routes means that we don't always pass. We have not got the resources to do dedicated gate patrols. D From: Rice, Chris
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 9:08 AM
Subject: RE: Progress Update Report @ 3-9-2006 : Japanese Knotweed
Kam,
I have e-mailed our contactor Complete Weed Control for a date when he will be spraying the knotweed. I will advise you when I get the details,
Chris. From: "Sheaff, Jon" To: "Kam Hong Leung" Cc: "Broadrib, Jim" , "Rice, Chris" , "Highman, Paul" Subject: RE: Progress Update Report @ 3-9-2006 : CCTVs + Dangerous & Slippery Footbridges + Anti-Motorcycle Gates + Community Notice Board(s) + Japanese Knotweed Kam
Gates
I waiting for quotes from the suppliers, Alpharail Ltd. As soon as these have been received, works will be initiated.
Bridges
These works will be commissioned and completed by the end of September (at the latest)
Waterman's Walk
I am checking this with colleagues in the Regeneration Department
Knotweed
I am copying this e-mail to Chris Rice who should be able to advise you.
Regards
Jon
From: Kam Hong Leung [mailto:kam@khleung.fsnet.co.uk] Sent: 03 September 2006 16:22 To: White, Lewis; Sheaff, Jon Subject: Progress Update Report @ 3-9-2006 : CCTVs + Dangerous & Slippery Footbridges + Anti-Motorcycle Gates + Community Notice Board(s) + Japanese Knotweed Jon :
1) "Anti-Motorcycle Gates" in RDW
I am pleased to report that there seemed to have been a marked decrease in RAMs ("Reckless & Anti-Social Motorbikes") in RDW this summer compared to that in the last few years although there are still around and seemed to have picked up in activities at night in the last week or so. Further to our recent email exchanges, I have noticed that the two recently erected "Anti-Motorcycle Gates" in RDW have finally got locked since last Thursday and have stayed locked till yesterday at least. This is expected to help combat RAMs in RDW. I know Steve Cornish has recently reported to Southwark Council regarding the half-finished "Anti-Motorcycle Gates" in Russia Walk in RDW which allegedly has suffered vandalism during its recent construction process. This half-built "Anti-Motorcycle Gates" is of little help in combating RAMs. Can you please advise when the outstanding work will be completed and whether the Rotherhithe Community Wardens will help check that these gates will remain locked during their regular foot patrols going forward?
2) Dangerous & Slippery Footbridges in RDW
Reportedly the "Dangerous & Slippery Footbridges in RDW" have been discussed at the Friends of Russia Dock Woodland Annual General Meeting on 22-8-2006 and you have advised that the repair work will be completed in September 2006. Can you please advise or confirm this understanding?
3) Renaming of "Waterman's Walk"
Can you pease advise if there is any development of the proposed "Renaming" of the public footpath that was previously known as "Waterman's Walk"?
4) Japanese Knotweed in RDW
Can you pease advise wheter a a date has been fixed for further chemical treatment of the "Japanese Knotweed" in RDW?
Lewis : I hope you are well and have enjoyed your holiday in Wales. Thank you very much for your two update emails of 1-9-2006 @ 11:22am and 11:49am below. I have checked that the "Old CCTV Sign" near the "Lady Dock Path Footbridge" in Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") has been updated and all seems to be in good order. Yes, there have been a number of real, tangible results already and let's continue to work together to tie up the loose ends which I have the following according to my record and please keep me updated when you have further information:
5) CCTV Public Warning Signs at Surrey Water
May I please request for this to be treated as a high priority item to ensure that we can use the CCTV footage taken for legal purpose.
6) Potential Tree Trimming Work to Empower CCTV Coverage : RDW and Albion Channel (especially at Surrey Water)
Please help to check if any tree trimming is required to ensure there is effective CCTV coverage for the part of Lady Dock Path where it joins RDW. This is the spot where Manuel Dessolis suffered a near-fatal attack by a gang of some 10 youths on 21-9-2003 and it seems to have remained an area that is vulnerable to Anti-Social Behaviour.
7) Community Notice Board(s) in RDW
I have understood from Jon Sheaff that this is your project also and would be grateful to have a progress update.
8) 5 New CCTVs [RDW and Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water] Publicity Event / Press Release
Last but certainly not least, I strongly support your recent suggestion of a Launch Event to promote "Public Awareness" to help maximise the potential benefits from one of the biggest, if not the biggest, ever "Investment" by Rotherhithe Community Council and a well-known "Multi-Agency Partnership Project" for combating "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" in Rotherhithe.
Jon & Lewis : Many thanks again for all the help from you and your team(s) to date.
All best wishes
Kam Message Received: Aug 22 2006, 10:01 AM Hi Kam
1) I will advise of dates when I have them
2a & b) I will check this action with Dennis Thurgood
2c) I'm not sure how streets are formally named but will check this out
2d) We'll have to wait until Lewis back from leave - it's his project.
3) I'll discuss with David Meagher and Henry Thompson
4) Chris Rice has issued another order for spraying. I suspect that digging out to a depth of 3 metres (ie a 10 ft deep hole) might be beyond the capability of the Community Payback scheme.
See you tonight
Regards
Jon
Message Received: Aug 22 2006, 08:05 AM Jon,
I think that the only viable option is to spray the knotweed.This is usually fairly effective if we keep doing it.I have issued a second ad-hoc order to our contractor ( Complete Weed Control ) to spray in RDW and this will be done as soon as the weather conditions permit.I will issue others if necessary
I have no problem if it is totally dug out but this is easier said than done.I certainly do not want it mowed.
Chris. From: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 1:32 AM
Subject: Re: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + Waterman's Walk + CCTV Public Warning Signs + Community Notice Board(s) + Anti-Motorbike Gates + Japanese Knotweed Jon : Thank you for your prompt and informative email reply below of 21-8-2006 @ 3:21pm.
1) Slippery & Dangerous Footbridge : Risk Prevention Project
It is GOOD news that Southwark Council has decided to proceed with the proposed project as mentioned in your email below. Please advise me of the dates for the work to commence and complete when they are known.
2) "New Signage" : "CCTV Public Warning Signs" [RDW + Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water)] + "No Fires Symbols" + "Community Notice Board(s)" a) RDW : The "CCTV Public Warning Notice with the Old Control Room Tel. Number (Tel: 020-7407-9563)" has been left on the very tall lamp post where the last CCTV was installed - near the end of the footbridge furthest away from the junction where Lady Dock Path joins RDW. b) Surrey Water - 2 New CCTVs : Lewis White is on holiday. Please see Dennis Thurgood's email below of 21-8-2006 @ 12:58am for your information and to help prevent duplication of efforts.c) Waterman's Walk (CFU 32171/06) : Renaming + Signage ? Can you please provide an update since the last two emails below of 6-4-2006 @ 20:20 and 7-4-2006 @ 12:46pm? This well-used public footpath that suffers regular occurrence of anti-social activities currently has no name which creates difficulties for Crime Reporting, etc. Can you please help to get it renamed as "Waterman's Walk" as you have agreed with Steve Cornish in April 2006 and secure the public signage as soon as possible ?
d) "Community Notice Board(s)" : Please provide a progress update.
3) Anti-Motorbike Gates
I have discussed this continual problem with Steve Cornish last Saturday and he too believes that it was the contractors who have left the gates unlocked. The gate at Globe Pond was left wide open on Sunday with a yellow lock left shut on the gate. All the gates looked in good condition to me when I inspected them on Sunday and I could see no evidence of vandalism but most gates were without locks. Please help get Quadron to put locks back to all these gates and keep these gates locked so that they can serve their intended purpose.
Kam's Suggestion : Will it be possible to request the "Rotherhithe Community Wardens" to check these gates when they walk passed them during their routine foot patrol and to take the necessary actions if they are found un-locked? I would like to think that it is already something that they do when they are on foot patrol. Can you please advise?
4) Japanese Knotweed (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!777.ent)
Thank you for the clarification. Please let me have any comments that Chris Rice may have - including advice of the next chemical treatment date. Please also advise whether you would like to explore the potential opportunity of getting people on "Community Service Order" via the "Community Payback Programme" that is promoted by Rotherhithe Police to physically remove the rootstock to a depth of 3 metres and dispose of it in a specialist site ?
Thank you for your continual assistance and I look forward to hearing further from you.
All best wishes Kam
From: Sheaff, Jon
To: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 3:21 PM
Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + CCTV Public Warning Signs + Community Notice Board(s) + Anti-Motorbike Gates + Japanese Knotweed + RCSF Blog Web Links Hello Kam
1) We have agreed a methodology and the works will be commissioned as soon as we have parts in stock.We plan to complete the work within 20 working days.
2a) If you can tell me exactly where the offending sign is, I can arrange to have it removed.
2b) I'll check with Lewis White whether or not tree pruning is required and respond to you. The new signage will not include the CCTV warning notice, but I'll check where this is to be located.
Lewis - could you provide some info on this pls.
3) I'll pass this complaint on to Quadron - it is their responsibility to ensure that gates are locked. However, it is not uncommon for the locks to be vandalised (ie chains cropped off) after locking. I don't think Quadron can be blamed for this.
Henry - pls note and comment
4) This plant is a nationwide problem. We will do our best to contain it but I must advise you that there are very few economic options available to us. If chemical treatment does not work, the only option known to me is to physically remove the rootstock to a depth of 3 metres and dispose of it in a specialist site. It certainly is not the case that this plant can't survive close mowing. This will merely cut off the top of the plant but the rootstock will quickly re-sprout.
Chris - do you have any comments pls.
Regards
Jon Sheaff
From: Sheaff, Jon Sent: Friday, April 07, 2006 12:46 PM
Subject: RE: Waterman's Walk, RDW CFU 32171/06 Thanks Steve
Once I hear back from Highways, I'll set the wheels in motion.
Regards
Jon
From: Steve Cornish [mailto:stevecornish49@hotmail.com] Sent: 06 April 2006 20:20 To: Sheaff, Jon; Lisa.Rajan@eurorscg.com; jeremy.pender@btinternet.com Subject: RE: Waterman's Walk, RDW CFU 32171/06 Jon I agree..... The whole length of the walkway all the way through to Redriff Road should be called Watermans Walk. It has historic significance related to the old docks, and the vast majority of local people know this straight run as Watermans Walk anyway.
From: Dennis Thurgood To: 'Kam Hong Leung'
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 12:58 AM
Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + CCTV Public Warning Signs + Community Notice Board(s) + Anti-Motorbike Gates + Japanese Knotweed + RCSF Blog Web Links Kam,
I have asked the councils contractor to remove the offending sign and confirm the positions where the new cctv signs were installed.
I have written to Oliver Stutter to ask for an appointment to deal with the trees.
Kind regards
Dennis
From: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 12:30 AM
Subject: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Slippery Footbridges + CCTV Public Warning Signs + Community Notice Board(s) + Anti-Motorbike Gates + Japanese Knotweed + RCSF Blog Web Links Dear Jon I hope you are well and had a good weekend. Can I please have your comments on Items (1) to (4) below, hopefully in time for the RDW's AGM on 22-8-2006 (Tuesday): 1) Slippery & Dangerous Footbridge : Risk Prevention Project Further to your email below of 14-8-2006 @ 5:18pm, can you please advise when a decision will be made? Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!726.entry 2) "New signage" : "CCTV Public Warning Signs" [RDW + Albion Channel (Canada Water + Surrey Water)] + "No Fires Symbols" + "Community Notice Board(s)" a) RDW : We currently have two "CCTV Control Room Tel. Numbers" on public display. The "New One" (Tel: 020-7407-9553) which is the one that people are expected to use and the same as those for the 4 new CCTVs along Albion Channel as well as the "Old One" (Tel: 020-7407-9563) which has been left on the lamp post where the last CCTV was installed. This is likely to cause confusion to the public. Can you please help arrange for the "CCTV Public Warning Notice with the OLD Control Room Tel. Numbers" to be updated or removed? b) Surrey Water - 2 New CCTVs : I have walked round the neighbourhood yesterday and could only see one "CCTV Public Warning Notice" on the pavement of Salter Road close to one of the 2 new CCTVs. Can you please advise if one "CCTV Public Warning Notice" is enough to cover both CCTVs for "Legal Requirement" or if I have missed some other "CCTV Public Warning Notice(s)" on public display elsewhere? I have understood from Lewis White and Dennis Thurgood that they were to arrange for Southwark Council's "Tree Specialist" to visit the sites where the 5 new CCTVs have recently been installed to decide on what trimming of tree branches, etc. that may be required - like that along Lady Dock Path at the end where it joins RDW - where Manuel Dessolis suffered a near-fatal attack by a gang of 10+ youths on 21-9-2003 and which seems to have remained an "Anti-Social Behaviour Hot Spot". Can you please advise when this will take place for some of the new CCTVs seemed to have their views covered by tree branches when I did the last walk-about yesterday to check out on these 5 new CCTVs? I have understood from your email below of 16-8-2006 @ 16:54 to Jeremy Pender and Martin Cakebread that "New signage" (including 'No Fires' symbols) will be installed in the Woodlands by the end of September 2006. Can you please advise if this will include the new "CCTV Public Warning Notice(s)" as described above and the long-expected "Community Notice Board(s)"? Please help to pass on this request for information to the appropriate people if you are not directly responsible for these issues. CCTV - Part (1) : Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!710.entry CCTV - Part (2) : Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!711.entry 3) Anti-Motorbike Gates I am hereby lodging a formal complaint regarding the "Anti-Motorbike Gates" that have more often than not been left "un-locked". This covers the gates in RDW as well as the one at the corner of Redriff School next to Globe Pond. We had this same old problem too many times before which has almost always turned out to be caused by the irresponsible Southwark Council's workers / contractors who opened the gates to drive through but could not be bothered to lock the gates after them ! Can you please advise me by replying to this email how you propose to deal with this continual problem that Local Residents have noticed and complained to me about?4) Japanese Knotweed (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!777.ent) I have heard nothing further since the last email below from Chris Rice of 31-7-2006 @ 7:57am. The Japanese Knotweed has grown and spread more since then and I would be grateful if you can provide me with a progress update. I can appreciate that it is probably uneconomical and ineffective to have "Chemical Spay" before the Japanese Knotweed gets to a certain size. However, it is my understanding that "Japanese Knotweed Does Not Survive Constant Mowing" which cannot be too difficult to arrange. If you like, perhaps we can contact Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team to request for this to be carried out by people who serve "Community Service" as part of the "Community Payback Program". Please let me know if this is an option that you wish to explore.
During my walkabout yesterday, I have noted a thriving colony of "Japanese Knotweed" above the underpass on the other side of Salter Road opposite to the bus stop outside Peter Hill Primary School. Can you please help to get them eradicated so that they will not spread and adversely affect other parts of the neighbourhood?
5) Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum ("RCSF") Blog - Russia Dock Woodland Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!763.entry
Please note that I have created a designated "RDW & Stave Hill Ecological Park Category" in the Rotherhithe Community Safety Forum ("RCSF") Blog to facilitate public access to "Community Safety" information to include all the items mentioned above as well as a number of colour photos that are intended to show RDW at its best.
All best wishes Kam
Subject: RE: [the_friends_of_russia_dock_woodland] RE: Prevention of fires in Southwark's parks and open spaces Date: Wed, 16 Aug 2006 16:54:05 +0100 From: "Sheaff, Jon" <Jon.Sheaff@SOUTHWARK.GOV.UK> To: "Jeremy Pender" <jeremy.pender@btinternet.com>, "Martin Cakebread" <martincakebread@yahoo.co.uk> CC: "Davies, Gill" <Gill.Davies@SOUTHWARK.GOV.UK>, "Yeats, Jay" <Jay.Yeats@SOUTHWARK.GOV.UK>, "Davies, Phil \(Env+Lei\)" <Phil.Davies@southwark.gov.uk>, "Drake, Yvonne" <Yvonne.Drake@southwark.gov.uk>, "Cordner, John" <John.Cordner@southwark.gov.uk> Dear Jeremy and Martin
New signage is to be installed in the Woodlands by the end of September. This will include orientation maps to guide people through the woodlands and 'no fires' symbols.
In addition, we plan to erect advice for the public in terms of what to do in the event that they discover a fire. We have asked the London Fire Brigade to provide the correct wording and advice on where these signs should be located. As soon as we have this, we will commission and install the signs. This process should only take a few weeks to complete from receipt of the information.
The Fire Brigade currently has four designated entry points to the Woodland area.
There are no hydrants within the woodland itself (the nearest one is at Stave Hill). I have asked for a quotation for the installation of an additional hydrant and will proceed to commission its installation if a) the LFB feel that it is necessary and b) if there are sufficient resources to pay for it.
I trust that I have provided you with the information that you require. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of any further assistance.
Regards
Jon Sheaff
Parks Manager , Chatelaine House , 186 Walworth Road , London SE17 1JJ
T: 020 7525 0874 F: 020 7525 0773 M: 07967 662495 From: Sheaff, Jon
Sent: Monday, August 14, 2006 5:18 PM
Subject: RE: Update : Southwark Council's Proposed Risk Management Actions for Slippery & Dangerous Public Footbridges in Russia Dock Woodland Kam
For your info, we have obtained a number of quotations are reviewing the best option from a technical point of view.
Regards
Jon Sheaff
Message Received: Jul 31 2006, 07:57 AM
From: "Rice, Chris" To: "Kam Hong Leung" Cc: "Rajan, Lisa" , "Sheaff, Jon" , "Highman, Paul" , "Best, Jon" , "Steve Cornish (DDC, FRDW + RAC)" , "The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group" , "Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecological Park)" Subject: RE: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") : Notification of the Return of Japanese Knotweed Kam,
I have already issued an ad-hoc order to have it sprayed again, but our contractor will not be able to do this for a week or so until the weather conditions are suitable,
Chris.
END OF PART (1)
02/08/2006 Southwark Fire Commander Andy Snazell : Prevention of Fires in Southwark's Parks and Open Spaces + Russia Dock Woodland (Updated @ 29-11-2006)RECOMMENDED READING 1) Southwark Council's "No Barbeque Policy" in Russia Dock Woodland
Part (1) (Updated @ 2-8-2006) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!709.entry Part (2) (Updated @ 15-10-2006) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!708.entry
2) Arson + ASB Reduction Project 2006 : Russia Dock Woodland + Stave Hill Ecological Park
3) Arson Attacks + Anti-Social Behaviour ("ASB")
4) Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland in 2007 - A Case Study
5) "Rubbish is Cause of Most Fires in SE16" : Southwark News Reader's Letter on 19-7-2007 (Page 10) Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!505.entry
Fire Safety Advice Public Notice in Russia Dock Woodland (29-11-2006) Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 11:07 PM Subject: Southwark Fire Commander Andy Snazell : Prevention of Fires in Southwark's Parks and Open Spaces + Russia Dock Woodland
Dear Friends Please see the two emails below of today for your information:
1) From Southwark Fire Commander Andy Snazell to Steve Cornish (Chair of Friends of Russia Dock Woodland)
2) From Steve Cornish (Chair of Friends of Russia Dock Woodland) to Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward Councillor and Southwark Council's Executive Member for Environment & Transport with direct responsibility for Public Parks) and Gill Davies (Southwark Council's Strategic Director of Environment & Leisure (including Community Wardens Service)) All best wishes Kam
Dear Lisa & Gill After all the public interest regarding B.B.Q.s in Russia Dock Woodland, I invited Borough Commander (Andy Snazell) along to R.D.W. to see first hand the type of problems that we have encountered recently and in the past. I also invited Rebeka Clark, (manager of Stave Hill Ecological Park) to express her concerns regarding the potential disastrous effects of letting people light B.B.Q.s anywhere in the woodlands. Andy has responded very quickly to our request and has issued this statement below!!!... Could we please have your response a.s.a.p. please so that we can avert this potential disaster straightaway. Regards Steve Cornish (F.O.R.D.W....CHAIR) Tue Aug1,2006 6:12pm
Subject: Prevention of fires in Southwark's parks and open spaces.
Dear Steve Across London the Fire Brigade has been warning the public to be vigilant following a spate of grass fires in the capital as the summer heat wave continues. This July alone fire-fighters were called to over 1500 grass fires. A large number of grass fires are either started deliberately or through careless behaviour. The lighting of open fires or BBQs in areas such as the Russia Dock Woodlands presents a serious risk to the area and the council's existing policy of no fires in open spaces ( other than designated areas) should be maintained. The Fire Brigade is currently working with the Borough arson reduction officer and our other partners within the Borough to reduce both accidental and non-accidental fires within Southwark’s parks and open spaces. Some of the measures specific to Russia Dock Woodlands include: · Additional fire safety training for wardens · Designating access points so that when the Brigade are called they arrive at the correct entrance to the site. · Ensuring the Brigade are called to all fires. Across the Borough a whole range of initiatives are being undertaken in conjunction with the Arson reduction officer these include
Reducing all fires and their impact remains a priority and we are constantly looking at ways to reduce the number of fires and other emergency incidents that occur within the Borough. Given the amount of interest and debate the issue of BBQs within RDW has caused I would be grateful if this message can be shared with the interested parties. Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance. Andy Snazell LFB Borough Commander LB Southwark Office 020 7587 2281 Mobile 0773 612 3900 **************************************************************************** SMOKE ALARMS SAVE LIVES Go to London Fire at www.london-fire.gov.uk/firesafety
29/04/2006 Arson + ASB Reduction Project 2006 : Russia Dock Woodland + Stave Hill Ecological Park (Updated @ 18-12-2006)See "Rubbish is Cause of Most Fires in SE16" : Southwark News Reader's Letter on 19-7-2007 (Page 10) Web Link : http://rotherhithe0001.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!7BC0AE7DB0FCE5EE!505.entry
----- Original Message -----
From: Kam Hong Leung
To: Valerie Shawcross AM (GLA - Lambeth & Southwark) ; Commander Andy Snazell (Southwark Fire Service) ; Commander Dave Smith (Lewisham Fire Service) ; Terence Vialls (Dockhead Station Commander) ; Paul Canning (LFB - Deptford Station Commander) ; Gill Davies (Southwark Council - Head of Environment & Housing) ; Superintendent David Chinchen (Safer Southwark Partnership) ; Jonathon Toy (Southwark Council Head of Community Safety) ; Inspector Mark Johnson (Rotherhithe Police) ; PC Richard Skinner (SD SNT) ; Surrey Docks Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; Rotherhithe Safer Neighbourhood Police Team ; Cllr. Lisa Rajan (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. Paul Noblet (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Cllr. David Hubber (Surrey Docks Ward) ; Yvonne Drake (Southwark Arson Officer) ; David Meagher (R. Wardens) ; Philip Murphy (Community Safety Area Officer) ; Rotherhithe Community Wardens ; Colin Stamp (LFB - Arson Team) ; Jon Sheaff (Southwark Parks Manager) ; Paul Highman (Southwark Park + RDW) ; John Cordner (Southwark Environment) ; Chris Rice (Southwark Parks & Sport) ; Jim Broadrib (Repair & Maintenance)
Cc: Steve Cornish (Chair of DDC + FRDW) ; Rebeka Clark (Stave Hill Ecological Park) ; Ben Dewhurst (BTCV & Stave Hill Ecological Park) ; Lorraine Smith (DDC Vice Chair + FRDW Secretary) ; Dorothea Sandall (Downtown Street Leader) ; The Friends of Russia Dock Woodland's Yahoo! Group ; Barry Mason (Southwark Cyclists) ; Ian Moore (Surrey Quays Shopping Centre Manager) ; Andy Bonnici (Surrey Quays) ; Andie Byrnes (R-PAWS) ; Kevin Barry ; Rose & Reg McNamara (Downtown + Russia Dock Woodland) ; Sue Agnew (DDC Treasurer) ; Jon Surtees (Southwark News)
Sent: Monday, December 18, 2006 12:36 AM
Subject: "Fire Risk Management" in Rotherhithe - Thank You for a Successful 2006 Dear Friends
2006 seemed to have a very successful year in terms of "Fire Risk Management" in Rotherhithe with a marked reduction in the much feared "Arson Attacks" that used to plague Russia Dock Woodland/Stave Hill Ecological Park during the summer months. The many Southwark Council's Environmental Crime Prevention Procedures like that for combating Flytipping, etc.; the fire prevention advice given out by London Fire Brigade at some high profile public events like Rotherhithe Bike Magic Day on 4-3-2006, Rotherhithe Festival on 16-7-2006, just before Halloween Night and Guy Fawkes Night as well as the many new Southwark Council's Public Signs throughout Rotherhithe which have incorporated the "Fire Prevention Public Warning/Notice" are expected to help bring even more improvements going forward. Some of the achievements during 2006, including photos of the new fire prevention signs, can be accessed via the two Web Links below :
1) Arson + ASB Reduction Project 2006 : Russia Dock Woodland + Stave Hill Ecological Park
2) Southwark Fire Commander Andy Snazell : Prevention of Fires in Southwark's Parks and Open Spaces
I would like to hereby express my gratitude for all your good, hard work that has helped secure a safer 2006 in Rotherhithe. I hope you will accept and enjoy my gift of goodwill that can be accessed via the Web Link : "We Didn't Start The Fire (by Billy Joel) + 100 Years of Pictorial History Review". Please turn on the speakers.
I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy 2007 Kam Sign & Public Warning Notice in Russia Dock Woodland (Newly Erected in November 2006) A photograph taken on 18-11-2006 (Saturday) of the recently installed Crime Prevention & Public Safety CCTV and Anti-Motorcycles Barrier Gate in Russia Dock Woodland. The circular pattern near the right-hand bottom corner of the photo is at the juction where Lady Dock Path joins the public footpath that was formerly called "Waterman Walk" - where Mr. Manuel Dessolis suffered a near-fatal attack by a gang of some 10+ youths on 21-9-2003.
RECOMMENDED READING
Mr. Manuel Dessolis : Recovery Celebration Chinese Dim Sum Lunch on 22-2-2004 and Email Exchanges with RCSF Representative Kam Hong Leung after a Near-Fatal Youth Gang Attack on 21-9-2003 + Crime Surveillance & Community Safety CCTV (Updated @ 20-11-2006)
Fire Safety Public Advice Notice in Russia Dock Woodland (29-11-2006)
CCTV + No Motorbikes Public Warning Notices (26-11-2006) No Golf + Motor Vehicles Public Notice (26-11-2006) ----- Original Message -----
From: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 9:56 PM
Subject: Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") / Stave Hill Ecological Park ("SHEP") : Arson Risk - Proposed Fire Reduction Measures + Request for Public Comments/Feedback Dear Yvonne
Thank you very much for your informative and helpful email below. I am very well and hope it is likewise for you.
As requested, I am copying this email to a selected group of contacts for their attention and to request them to make direct contact with you as they see fit, especially from Friends of RDW and SHEP. You have raised many topical issues in your email below that are of great "Public Interest", especially knowing that many "People of Rotherhithe" are starting to get worried about Anti-Social Behaviour ("ASB") Problems that have traditionally tended to happen with vastly increased frequency in the summer months. Two contacts of RDW/SHEP who are of particular interest are:
- Steve Cornish (Chair of Friends of Russia Dock Woodland & Chair of Downtown Defence Campaign)
Email : stevecornish49@hotmail.com
Mobile : 07947-275-386
You have met Steve during our multi-agency crime prevention meeting for Abbeyfield Estate last year.
- Rebeka Clark (Manager of Stave Hill Ecological Park & Southwark Council's Woman of 2006 (Active in the Community Category))
Rebeka was our local representative who attended the Safer Southwark Partnership's Arson Seminar on 2 March 2006 whom you might have already met. Rebeka has reportedly met Val Shawcross AM, GLA Representative for Lambeth & Southwark and Chair of London Fire & Emergency Planning Authority that day who has shown concerns about the frequent arson problems in RDW and SHEP and may be paying Rebeka a site visit if one has not already taken place.
I would like to make a few comments to some other issues raised in your email below, in the same order as they have been raised :
1) Site Clearance : Southwark Police has recently worked with Southwark Council and Probation Service on a "Community Pay-Back Scheme" which is especially useful for low-skilled activities like site clearance. Please contact Sergeant Roy Dawson (Manager of Surrey Docks Ward Safer Neighbourhood Police Team) direct with any request that you may have:
2) Geographical Markers + Crime Surveillance CCTV + Naming of 5 Bridges + Community Notice Board
I had first-hand experience of the problem when I requested emergency help for Manuel Dessolis after he suffered a near-fatal attack by a gang of youth in RDW on 21-9-2003. I am pleased that you are working directly with Maria Arnold to tackle this issue which hopefully will soon be resolved.
It is my understanding that there is a "Work-in-Progress" to rename the "Public Footpath" that runs from the Redriff Road Entrance to run along a great length of RDW that used to be called "Waterman Walk". There are three other "Work-in-Progress" that should also help:
a) Crime Surveillance CCTV : Installation work has started some 4 weeks ago near the junction where Lady Dock Path joins the "Public Footpath" that used to be called "Waterman Walk".
b) Community Notice Board : Where a "Location Map" and "Crime Reporting Contacts Information" may be displayed.
c) Naming of 5 Bridges : Funding has recently been secured.
3) Firebeaters
Just like the "Life Belts" dotted around, they have a useful purpose to serve but are most likely to fall prey to ASB due to the frequent gathering of Intimidating Youth Gang, Vandalism and Criminal Damages.
4) Arson Reduction Presentations at Secondary Schools in Rotherhithe
Rotherhithe Young Crimewatchers ("RYC") Poster (Updated Version @ 22-4-2006)
Timely and effective "Crime Reporting" has long been one of the most important tools for combating "Crime" and the "Fear of Crime" which was the key driver for the production and circulation of the first edition of "RYC Poster" a year ago. The "RYC Poster (5-5-2005 Version)" appears to be one of the most successful publicity documents that has been produced by RCSF since its inception just under three years ago and it can still be seen prominently displayed in key strategic public places like the entrance of Surrey Docks Health Centre as well as the "Community Notice Board" of Surrey Quays Shopping Centre and Canada Water Underground Station until it was replaced by the updated version of the "RYC Poster (22-4-2006 Version)" attached herewith. Please help to circulate the "RYC Poster" as you see fit. 5) Anti-Social Behaviour ("ASB") Problems
Many arson incidents in RDW and SHEP related to "Reckless & Anti-Social Riding of Motorcycles ("RAMs")" when stolen and/or damaged RAMs were set on fire - presumably to remove evidence !
Please visit the designated "Russia Dock Woodland ("RDW") & Steve Hill Ecological Park Category" of "RCSF Website" ( http://spaces.msn.com/rotherhithe ) for further information.
6) Rotherhithe Sector Safer Neighbourhood Police Team Public Launch on 25-5-2006 : Fire Safety Education / Promotion
Please visit the designated "Public Events Category" of "RCSF Website" ( http://spaces.msn.com/rotherhithe ) for further information. 7) Rotherhithe Festival 2006 : Fire Safety Education / Promotion
Please visit the designated "Public Events Category" of "RCSF Website" ( http://spaces.msn.com/rotherhithe ) for further information. I look forward to hearing further from you. Please contact the above-mentioned individuals as you see fit and let me know should you require further assistance - preferably before 15 May 2006 when I will start my new job and may not have much time, if any, for "Community Work", at least for a while.
All best wishes
Kam
----- Original Message ----- From: Drake, Yvonne
To: Kam Hong Leung
Sent: Friday, April 28, 2006 3:48 PM
Subject: Russia Dock Woodlands / Stave Hill
Dear Kam
How are you? I trust you are well?
I wanted to give you some feedback following the fires in Russia Dock Woodlands the other week and I was hoping that you could distribute this to those who are concerned with the area especially Friends of Russia Dock Woodlands?
I have been to the site and done an audit of the surrounding area with a Manager from LFB along with the Park Wardens and have come up with some suggestions for how we can protect the park from serious fire.
I am conscious that any measures we look to put in place are environmentally friendly so suggestions such as spraying hedges etc with flame retardant solutions are not an option.
With the amount of combustible materials readily at hand in the area, removing all fuel is not an option. Certainly some amount of dead wood can be collected and put out of temptations way and this, along with other conservation work is being carried out and particular focus will be given to those areas where fires have been started.
What I am most keen to focus on though is managing deliberate fires; minimising the damage they do and creating deterrents to ASB in the park.
One of the biggest issues in tackling a fire at this site is the lack of geographical markers available to LFB. Anecdotally attending fire crews have reported that they often are uncertain of the exact location of a fire and accordingly access the park via the wrong gate which then causes time delays in a) finding the fire and b) getting hoses to reach the fire (sometimes they are unable to reach a hose to the fire and have to manually carry water for dousing). All time delays increase the likelihood of serious damage and fire spread. I am in discussions with Maria Arnold about including geographical or orienteering markers onto map signage due to be installed in the park and to make these maps available to LFB. Additionally consensus of the names of park features etc will all improve response times to such fires.
Secondly I am investigating the possibility of installing fire beaters (poles with canvas paddles that can be used to extinguish a small fire) at key points around the park to be used by Park Wardens; Eco Park staff and dog walkers etc to contain fires they discover until LFB can get there. This would enable Wardens etc to make a judgement call about the severity of the fire and to, where appropriate, minimise fire damage or contain a fire until LFB can provide assistance. Obviously this option requires the agreement of Park Wardens, Eco Park staff and dog walkers etc and I am in discussions with LFB about providing training on how to use the fire beaters and risk assessing their use. Perhaps you could suggest this idea and gather some feedback about likelihood of “Friends Of” being receptive to such an idea?
Thirdly a programme of arson reduction presentations is currently being delivered to all secondary schools in Southwark with the specific aim of reducing deliberate fires during the drier summer months. Bacon’s college is included in this. Focus is given to outdoor fires including grass fires.
Lastly I am keen to improve deterrents to ASB in the park. Suggestions such as improved MPS Mounted Officer patrols; the exercising of MPS and LFB dogs in the park etc are being given consideration. This issue along with the possibility of having kissing gates installed at the entrance from Mellish Fields into Stave Hill will be addressed in conjunction with the TAZ in order to ensure that all efforts are combined and focussed.
I will keep you updated on progress over the coming weeks.
Kindest regards
Yvonne Drake Arson Reduction Officer Southwark Council , Community Safety Team , Alpha House, Ground Floor , 100 Borough High Street , London, SE1 1LB Mob: 07939 486827 Tel: 020 7863 3142 Fax: 020 7525 2015
20/04/2006 Arson Attacks + Anti-Social Behaviour ("ASB") (Updated @ 30-4-2006)----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Cornish
Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2006 9:47 AM
Subject: FW: R.D.W. ARSON ATTACKS I have visited the arson attack area and the B.B.Q.? area again this morning to witness the damage caused last night, as explained below!!!...i can also report that the new metal fencing that was erected by Rebeka Clark (T.R.U.E.) at the entrance to stave hill eco park has been completely desroyed with the main supports being uprooted from their concrete footings and thrown into the undergrowth. This was all erected by rebeka and her colleagues on the same day (29/04/06) I have attended a four day hearing this week regarding Barratt Homes appeal against Southwark Council on their refusal to grant planning permission on the downtown site, which as everyone knows is only a matter of metres away from the incidents explained below. one of barratts main reasons for gaining approval for the six storey "landmark building" which overlooks Russia Dock Woodland, was that this will enhance the "passive surveilence" of the woodlands and help stop crime and enviro/crime around that area!!!!... As local residents will be aware it was vandals that totally destroyed the public amenities on the downtown site. (surreydocks health centre land) and over the last ten years or so we have lost the (library,community hall,chiropadist's,and gymnasium) this is what led to the developers being alerted to the fact that this land was "up for grabs".......... are we now then saying that indirectly the whole of our low clean and green area is being changed by a handfull of thugs. not only have they destroyed what we once had and cherished, they are being used by developers to dictate the heigth of the buildings that are proposed for our area. The use of the word "passive surveilance of the woodland" from the tallest blocks A & B was used many times by barratts architects and urban design experts? on all four days of the public hearing. I am absolutlely certain that the money that has been pumped into the woodlands by the council recently, along with charitable funding from other parties, helped our cause greatly when the planning inspector visited the woodlands on friday morning of this week, to see for herself that the land surrounding that particular part of the woodland is not "wasteland" but an integral "green finger extention" of our wonderfull woodlands. SURELY WE CANNOT BE DICTATED TO BY YOUNG THUGS WHO THINK THEY ARE ABOVE THE LAW AND CAN DESTROY OUR WOODLANDS WITHOUT FEAR OF (1) GETTING CAUGHT.(2) BEING SEVERELY PUNISHED!!!... REGARDS STEVE CORNISH (F.O.R.D.W) CHAIR ----- Original Message -----
From: Steve Cornish
To: Gill.Davies@SOUTHWARK.GOV.UK ; Lisa.Rajan@eurorscglife.com ; Lisa.Rajan@eurorscg.com ; Valerie.Shawcross@london.gov.uk
Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2006 11:08 PM
Subject: R.D.W. ARSON ATTACKS
Gill, Lisa,
Once again we have the ongoing problem of arson attacks in Russia Dock Woodland and Stave Hill Ecological Park.
(1)...At 7.30 pm tonight 29/04/06 there were a group of 4 men and 4 women seen creating a large fire for a B.B.Q. in Stave Hill Eco park, around the small pond next to the fungus area next to st johns school orchard. they were all speaking with an eastern european accent!!!..
this was reported to the community wardens at approx 8 pm. it was also reported that they were using timber from the fungus area to fuel the fire.
There was also plenty of beer and spirits being consumed at the same time, adding to the problem.
(2)...At approx 9 pm the fire brigade attended a wooded grass fire within 50 mtrs of the area above.
we are now entering the warmer months and this problem is going to get worse rather than better, i dont know if the two incidents are connected but it seems very likely. I know the wardens are not reactive but i think it would be good practice for them to look out for this type of thing especially over the summer months!!.. It is a matter of education. I dont think they were out to cause any damage but they must be made aware of the dangers of creating fires in this grassland area of the woodlands. They must also be made aware that the timber logs that they are using to fuel the (B.B.Q. FIRE) have all been placed there by T.R.U.E. to create the damp fungus habitat for insects and bugs which in turn attract the rare birds into that area!!!...
The fire brigade were made aware of the people in question but they did state "they are not the police, and cannot spend time investigating the cause"
We have now had three arson attacks in three weeks and it is only early spring!!!...
REGARDS
STEVE CORNISH (F.O.R.D.W.) ________________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDED READING
1) Southwark Fire Commander Andy Snazell : Prevention of Fires in Southwark's Parks and Open Spaces + Russia Dock Woodland (Web Link : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!728.entry)
2) Southwark Council's "No Barbeque Policy" in Russia Dock Woodland
Part (1) (Updated @ 2-8-2006) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!709.entry Part (2) (Updated @ 15-10-2006) : http://rotherhithe.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!FC4C191A8F51F272!708.entry
3) Arson + ASB Reduction Project 2006 : Russia Dock Woodland + Stave Hill Ecological Park
4) Arson Attacks + Anti-Social Behaviour ("ASB")
5) Fire Risk Incidents in Downtown & Russia Dock Woodland in 2007 - A Case Study
6) "Rubbish is Cause of Most Fires in SE16" : Southwark News Reader's Letter on 19-7-2007 (Page 10)
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