As part of the Open Track Day at the United Downs Raceway, St Day on Saturday 7 February, volunteers from the United Downs Environmental Group (UDEG) joined forces with folk from the racing community to carry out a scrub clearance of the heathland area in the northern section of the Raceway.
The project was organised by UDEG, in conjunction with Sue Allen from Cornwall Butterfly Conservation and under guidance from Dr Colin French, the West Cornwall Recorder for the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland.
The Raceway site features an array of unusual and rare varieties of plant and wildlife.  The project was to rid the site of some invasive plants, to boost biodiversity of the site, with the aim of helping nature to survive and thrive - all part of our children’s safe future as well.
Rebecca Ryder of UDEG summed up the cheery mood of connectivity and collaboration, "We just wanted to say what a pleasure and positive experience the clearance was. Everyone got stuck in without hesitation and what a massive difference and achievement. The work we all achieved together goes a long way to achieving Cornwall Council’s environmental clause for the lease of the raceway to continue. This yearly scrub clearance will enable (the racing community) to continue your passionate hobby of Stock Car & Banger racing. We look forward to working with you all in partnership to ensure the raceway and the green spaces remain protected. Well Done Everyone - Great Job!  Together we are ensuring we keep the raceway safe, as well as nature’s treasures."