Sir, BBOWT has been managing the C. S. Lewis Reserve since 1969 in keeping with the donor's wishes that it be managed as a nature reserve. It has always been cared for by local volunteers who give freely of their time for the benefit of the wildlife and for the quiet enjoyment of local people who use the site on a regular basis.

I would like to point out that Mr Brind operates his tours on the C. S. Lewis Reserve without BBOWT's permission he has never asked for permission and it has not been granted a matter we hope to resolve in an amicable way with Mr Brind.

Since Mr Brind approached BBOWT to buy the nature reserve (and was not unnaturally turned down), volunteers' work on the site is regularly interrupted by Mr Brind, as he takes his tours around the site, persistently accosting them with his criticisms which appear to be ill informed and unconstructive.

Mr Brind has also told a member of BBOWT staff that he has, without BBOWT's authority, introduced fish into the pond. This is unacceptable to BBOWT and could have serious consequences for the wildlife of the pond. At worst they could introduce disease into the pond, and at the very least they will interfere with the ecology of the pond.

I would like to thank and commend the local volunteers who, not withstanding Mr Brind's attempts to belittle their efforts, continue to care for the C. S. Lewis nature reserve. I have no doubt that, long after the tourists have left in pursuit of the next "hot film" inspired location, there will be public-spirited local people who will continue to care for and to enable others to enjoy this delightful local wildlife site.

Philippa Lyons, Chief executive, Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust