PLOT INSPECTIONS 

There are monthly plot inspections during the summer to review the state of the land under cultivation. This should come as no surprise to anyone since it is mentioned when new plot holders are welcomed to DAG and it is also documented in the literature that is issued when joining. The inspections are vital to ensure the integrity of each plot is maintained from the following perspectives

• The plot is being worked/cultivated and has not been abandoned.
• Weed growth is not encroaching on adjacent plots.
• The plot does not pose any health and safety risks to the plot holder or other members of DAG.
• The plot is not being managed using chemicals inconsistent with the ethos of allotment tending.
• Cultivated plants are in keeping with the rules of DAG.

It is fully appreciated by the committee that there are times when it becomes difficult to maintain a plot as a result of unforeseen circumstances. The committee would respectfully ask that they be kept informed when plots have to be neglected, for whatever reason. The committee would ask that you let them know as soon as possible and also to advise when (roughly) the plot would be worked again. In such circumstances it would be good, if at all possible, to manage the weeds at the very least (maybe covering the area to suppress weed growth).

If the committee are not notified when a plot is unattended then they will assume the plot has been abandoned and will follow a formal three-stage procedure with the plot holder in an  attempt to rectify the situation.

Please remember

• if you find yourself unable to tend your plot in the short term then the committee are here to help.