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Student creates reserve
A student from Duchy College Rosewarne, part of Cornwall College may have created a new nature reserve, an outcome of one of her college assignments.
Mel Broomhead, studying a foundation degree in Conservation and Countryside Management' at Rosewarne, was asked as part of her Habitat Management' assignment to create a management plan for a site of her choice. Mel chose the Gannel Estuary and spoke to Newquay town council. The council were excited by her ideas because currently no conservation plan exists for the beautiful estuary. Mel has now been invited along to present her plan to the council and she is now sitting on committee meetings and is being consulted on wildlife issues!
One of Mel's proposals was that the estuary be designated a Local Nature Reserve and the council has taken that on and are delighted with the idea. Mel said; "I was looking at the Gannel Estuary as part of my foundation degree assignment. It is a fantastic opportunity to be on the committee and use valuable techniques taught in my conservation course."
The FdSc in Conservation is great for students interested in specialising in careers in countryside management, the course not only provides the relevant skills to work in the industry, but also allows students to progress to the final year of a related honours degree at the University of Plymouth. The FdSc was designed in consultation with industry to ensure it met students' needs in taking their careers in Conservation forward.
John Latham, Principal of Cornwall College, said: "This is fantastic news for Mel and is testament to her hard work and the teaching of our staff at Duchy College. This course is extremely relevant to Cornwall, and offers further education students a chance to progress their studies, continuing their education with us."
2:37pm Monday 12th May 2008
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