Green Spaces Project of
the Month
June
2004 - Minet Country
Park, West London
Contact: Micah Ingalls
Tel. 020 8574 5935
Email: uk@arocha.org / Micah.Ingalls@archa.org
Minet Country Park is a newly created
country park on a site of abandoned
farmland in West London. International
Christian conservation group A Rocha is
facilitating the Living Waterways project
with involvement of local Asian, white
and Black communities from Southall and
Hayes.
In an area of high-density housing
where people have little access to green
space, this once derelict site is
beginning to flower, providing a welcome
resource for local people and a vital
habitat for wildlife. Skilled
environmental scientists work alongside
community activists to monitor changes in
the way the site is used by plants,
animals and human visitors. The site now
has permanent legal protection. But
developers are hoping to construct a huge
housing estate on adjacent gas works
land.A Rocha's strong links with local
community groups help to give voice to
the concerns of different sections of the
community regarding the future of Minet
Country Park. The project's inclusive
approach ensures equal opportunities for
all staff and volunteers, whilst
stimulating interfaith dialogue and
assisting social cohesion. A wide-ranging
programme of activities gives people of
all ages and abilities a chance to get
closer to nature. This project is a good
example of faith groups working together
to tackle issues of social and
environmental justice.
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