No Mow May

Totally agree but it’s now become a question of doing the best ‘we’ possibly can where we can. With the right knowledge and skill these areas can be attractive and species rich.  Of course it’s a compromise but finding space for nature, we are part of it after all, is becoming increasingly essential for our following generations. CaMC are making an effort but what’s the point of these bug hotels which seem to be appearing on sites if some supportive habitat is not there to assist those creatures. Creating species rich areas where possible is the answer. After all, the mess recent generations have made we can’t afford not to! There have been several sites we’ve been to this year that are doing it well. Keep at it you folk!

Well, there you have it. The ‘official’ policy to this madness of No Mow May, following a Review via Trustpilot. It is to continue, unabated.
 
It appears that the future holds no hope for pristine, well-presented, clean, tidy sites; just a future appearance of neglect, unkempt and rather rundown conditions to look forward to. Happydays.
 
Anyone been to Putts Corner will know it is surrounded by fields, woods and open land. The Caravan Clubs contribution will not make a ha’porth of difference. A futile gesture I would suggest aimed at saving money. Just what are the Wardens going to do with this surplus ‘ground works’ time; possible reductions in staffing or redundancies! cannot see these current exorbitant site fees reducing as a result of this cut back in work being carried out.!
 
 
Think twice
 
Well, a sight of utter disbelief and dismay. Been to Putts Corner numerous times before. A site situated amongst fields, wooded areas and very rural indeed. Nearest building the Fox and Hounds pub, a quarter of a mile away. Nothing else for miles.

Caravan and Motor Home club policy makers, bluntly what have you done? 

What are we faced with now. From a well-cared for and pristine site, a very successful transformation to one of an appearance of neglect, being run down, even abandoned due to a complete lack of any ground work attention. It looks untidy and unkempt. The site is quite frankly a mess and the powers that be up the chain of command should be ashamed of themselves in adopting a ‘No mow May, (now the end of June) and Giving wild life a chance in such a rural area. It is not necessary. It has ruined a lovely site in a nice location. It is though the lunatics have taken over the asylum. Come Autumn when the leaf’s begin to fall the site will be a nightmare to return to some semblance of tidiness and normality with its long grass and overgrown hedgerows. Such a shame.
Date of experience: 25 June 2023

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Reply from Caravan and Motorhome Club (previously The Caravan Club)
12 minutes ago
Dear Bernard, thank you for your comments. Sustainability is a growing area of focus within the Club, and something our members share with us they are keen to see us do more about. We’re now collaborating with Green Tourism to ensure we’re moving towards a more eco friendly operation and as you’ve experienced, this year we have supported ‘No Mow May’ a national campaign to support, protect and help nature in early Spring thrive - see more here https://www.caravanclub.co.uk/whats-on/caravan-club-news/no-mow-may. As well as this, we have encouraged many of our Campsites to extend this beyond May and allow growth and Biodiverse areas around our Campsites, but to carefully manage these in the right locations so they do not impact the areas immediately adjacent to pitches"

We want to do all we can to support environmentally sustainable opportunities and do our bit to help nature thrive. We are listening to feedback and want to understand the impact on our Campsites and how the staff have found it in different locations. We're sending further guidance to make it known that each team will need keep an eye on to ensure conditions don't get out of control - even if we have to mow a couple of times throughout May, it will still be a significant reduction on previous approaches. ~Dan
 

Can remember Plymouth city centre had amazing formal borders this then was changed to wild flower meadows now just left as very long grass (no wild flowers) and a sign saying urban meadow ( unkept waste ground). Coming to all your favourite sites.