A wildlife trust has reversed its decision to ban fishing at Attenborough Nature Reserve after 'constructive' talks with anglers. In June, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust (NWT) said fishing would no longer be allowed at the popular beauty spot after a breakdown in talks with the Nottingham Anglers' Association (NAA).
It said its offer for anglers to continue with fewer spots was rejected. However, following a meeting between the two parties and the Angling Trust, NWT announced on Monday, August 8 that fishing could resume from June 16 next year. David Turner, general secretary of the NAA, who was at the meeting, said he was "delighted" at the breakthrough.
“Attenborough has always been a special place for Nottingham anglers and we were sad when negotiations broke down last year over access to fishing on the reserve," he said. "We are delighted that with the help of the Angling Trust we are now back on track and look forward sorting out our return next season on the basis of an agreement that is fair to all.”
