In 1952, it was agreed that the East Lothian County Council was to be
responsible for the management of the Reserve and that the Nature
Conservancy would give scientific advice about the Reserve. Two
Committees have been established.
The Management Committee is a committee of the County Council and
consists of seven elected members, the Convener and the County and
District Councillors for Dirleton West, Aberlady and Gladsmuir North
Electoral Divisions; seven co-opted members who have particular
knowledge relating to management problems of the Reserve; and an
Assessor from the Nature Conservancy.
The Biological Sub-Committee was set up to advise the Management
Committee on the biological aspects of the Reserve. This Sub-Committee
has consisted of about ten members and is under the Chairmanship of Mr.
George Waterston. During 1967, it has been agreed that this Sub-
Committee should become a Sub- Committee of the Lothians and East
Stirlingshire Branch of the Scottish Wildlife Trust.
This Plan does not prescribe the responsibility for carrying out the
prescriptions contained within it. It is hoped that the County Council
will determine the division of responsibilities.
