Barbeque warning

The country park is part of Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve and as such is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) with a rich diversity of wildlife to protect and nurture.

At the weekend, county council rangers picked up four disposable barbeques in and around the country park – despite there being advisory signs that people cannot bring them onto site.

Paul Cook, Nottinghamshire County Council’s assistant site manager for Sherwood Forest Country Park said: “We want everyone who comes to visit to enjoy themselves have a picnic and have a wonderful time, but we have to remind people that barbeques cause a hazard and are not allowed on site.

“People who have used these barbeques leave the embers of the barbeque which can be scolding and are a fire risk to the surrounding area, and therefore a danger to wildlife and plants if a fire breaks out.

“They have also left the grills themselves (which have meat residue which dogs and wildlife love to eat) and which can cause burns if a child or park ranger picks them up soon after they have been discarded – or are simply littering the area if left for good.”

Elsewhere, Sherwood Pines ask visitors to follow the BBQ code on display near all pay and display car parking machines.