Hundreds respond to Cannock Chase cow plans
Hundreds of people have submitted views on a mooooove to bring back cows to Cannock Chase.
Staffordshire County Council has stated it has received more than 300 responses to its consultation on how it can continue to look after the beauty spot.
The authority has said there was ‘support’ for the current methods used to maintain the Chase such as cutting heather and thinning trees as well as the idea to re-introduce a small herd of cattle.
It would be the first time since the First World War that cows have grazed on the land.
The responses are now being compiled ahead of formal recommendations being put out at a later date.
Councillor Mark Winnington said: “Cannock Chase is a special place for all of us, but it needs constant management to prevent it becoming overgrown with bracken, bramble and scrubland.
“I’m pleased so many people have responded, but I’m not surprised because people are passionate about the Chase and its future.”
As reported by the Express & Star back in July, invisible fencing could be put up around part of Cannock Chase under plans to allow more cattle onto the land.
Council bosses want more cows grazing on the Chase to stop it becoming overgrown.
