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The Woollen industry: A History Mystery

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The Environmental Issue –

Haltwhistle Burn, Wildlife Haven,

Recreational Facility or Tourist Attraction?

• The Burn is a haven for wild life which thrives best undisturbed.
• · The Burn Walk is well used by local people who treasure its quiet wildness.
• · Many dog walkers use the path. Dogs running through a woodland area are known to have a dramatic impact on wildlife.
• · The new paths and bridges mean that far more people can now use the Burn.
• · Haltwhistle need to increase its revenue from tourists, attracting them down the Burn walk from the Roman wall sites into the Town.
• · More people mean more noise and more rubbish.
• · More people mean more who care.

These are just some of the issues which those involved in The Burn Project are discussing. Children can be involved in a real life issue which will have a genuine bearing on the local area they will inherit.

For more information contact Alison Higgs at Haltwhistle Partnership.

alison@haltwhistle.org or phone 01434 321242