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fleur
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All,
I am posting the following notification in my capacity as Secretary of the PDCMG:
"At the AGM of the PDCMG on the 4th July 2009, a motion for the opening of the currently blocked second entrance to Ogof Draenen was discussed and a majority were not in favour. However, it became clear that a wider review of the group?s entrance(s) policy was required. This policy currently states a preference for a single entrance system and was originally adopted on the grounds of conservation and protection of the concept of remote wilderness, including recognition that easing access to the further reaches could affect fragile calcite, gypsum and mud formations.
"However, views were brought to the AGM that easier/multiple access is now desirable, while others in the Group retained their opinion that a single entrance preserves the unique feel for caving here. This is an important issue that may impact the nature of the cave forever. Consequently, the wider caving world is now being consulted for their opinions on a possible amendment to the entrance(s) policy in advance of an Extraordinary General Meeting of the PDCMG at the end of October.
"Cavers belonging to clubs which are members of the PDCMG should provide their feedback to their club representative. Alternatively comments can be sent to the secretary of the PDCMG for compilation (pdcmg_sec <at> hotmail.co.uk). Further details of the EGM will be made available in due course.
"Fleur Loveridge, Secretary, PDCMG"
This information has also been provided to Descent in order to cover both old and new media. Looking forward to recieving your thoughts. Fleur.
I am posting the following notification in my capacity as Secretary of the PDCMG:
"At the AGM of the PDCMG on the 4th July 2009, a motion for the opening of the currently blocked second entrance to Ogof Draenen was discussed and a majority were not in favour. However, it became clear that a wider review of the group?s entrance(s) policy was required. This policy currently states a preference for a single entrance system and was originally adopted on the grounds of conservation and protection of the concept of remote wilderness, including recognition that easing access to the further reaches could affect fragile calcite, gypsum and mud formations.
"However, views were brought to the AGM that easier/multiple access is now desirable, while others in the Group retained their opinion that a single entrance preserves the unique feel for caving here. This is an important issue that may impact the nature of the cave forever. Consequently, the wider caving world is now being consulted for their opinions on a possible amendment to the entrance(s) policy in advance of an Extraordinary General Meeting of the PDCMG at the end of October.
"Cavers belonging to clubs which are members of the PDCMG should provide their feedback to their club representative. Alternatively comments can be sent to the secretary of the PDCMG for compilation (pdcmg_sec <at> hotmail.co.uk). Further details of the EGM will be made available in due course.
"Fleur Loveridge, Secretary, PDCMG"
This information has also been provided to Descent in order to cover both old and new media. Looking forward to recieving your thoughts. Fleur.