No I wouldn't want to give up my plot, as the second bit I planted my apple, pear and plum trees. Nothing much grows there because of the very tall fir tree. But I do agree that as I am getting older, I may well choose to give it up in time, either half or all of it. Some people just keep it and don't go up there or work it, so if people are reasonable, I don't see the problem. Maybe be a bit harder on the people that don't cultivate. Half a plot good for beginners, but not too good to force people off that can cope with a full plot. Never listen to rumours, probably just trying to get uncultivated plots cultivated (I hope).