The invaluable work carried out by the Civic Trust in caring for Brook Hollows should be supported. A balance between recreational use and the local wildlife should be maintained. The overall impression should be of woodland with a lake and stream, not a picnic area with trees.

The Jinny Nature Trail already has an ideal balance between wild and managed areas. Any change of use affecting natural habitats should be resisted.

The flow of the Alderbrook has reduced considerably in recent years and no further abstraction of water should be countenanced. Expiring licences should be critically examined and renewal restricted to essential use.

The village environs provide homes for badgers; reports are received of otters in the area but the depredations of mink require control. It may be that salmon will return to the River Dove as a result of recent considerations. Natural habitats to enhance the chances of returning wildlife need protection.

Trees and hedges planted by public bodies should consist mainly of native species which will support insects and therefore birds and small mammals. Private individuals should be encouraged to follow suit, although a few exotic specimens do add interest to the landscape.

The weeping willows near the Spread Eagle are nearly 50 years old. They are now so much a part of Rolleston that, when they reach the end of their life, they should be replaced as nearly as possible with similar trees.

Many of the specimen trees in the village and surrounding parkland are those planted by the Mosley family during the nineteenth century. Recently, natural losses have occurred which are significant and need to be remedied.

Tree replacement should be planned and effected in advance of losses where possible.