Replacement fencing along the River Hiz on Ickleford Common
Please note that repair work to the fence line on Ickleford Common, along the River Hiz, is being undertaken in order to safeguard the grazing livestock. The grazing livestock are essential to the management of the Common, in order to maintain it as unimproved pasture. The River Hiz is a rare chalk river, and a vital habitat to wildlife. The fence line also helps protect the habitat of the river and riverbank. Common land needs be accessible and enjoyed, the grazing makes it accessible, and it is largely enjoyed because it is a special wildlife habitat, this is the balance of how it is carefully managed.