supporting nature in southwark
What we accomplished in 2023-24! OUR FIFTH YEARFirst of all, a HUGE THANK YOU to all the caring SNAVers who helped conserve, restore, and record nature in Southwark. The numbers of people involved keep growing, and we are making a difference! We are now 160 strong in our membership, with 770 followers on insta. All …
Article from Trees for Bermondsey spring newsletter Southwark’s tree-planting contract includes checking that all new trees are adequately protected and cared for during the first three years after planting. This includes watering between March and October. If a tree fails during this 3 year period, the contractor must replace it. For reasons that we have …
Keeping a record of the birds in the park and lake gives us an indication of the natural health of our precious green urban space and allows us to understand the changes that occur seasonally within nature. The winter profile of the lake is one of gulls, cormorants and wintering ducks seeking, believe it or …
Species Highlights during the Winter at Burgess Park Lake Read More »
Keeping a record of the birds in the park and lake gives us an indication of the natural health of our precious green urban space and allows us to understand the changes that occur seasonally within nature. We are keeping track of lake bird sightings in this table below.
In Partnership with Friends of Burgess Park Project Aim Project Duckling is the latest step in Burgess Lake‘s long journey toward ecological health. It aims to create additional habitat for water birds, encourage more successful nesting, and help to improve water quality in the lake. Friends of Burgess Park were able secure funding from Southwark’s Cleaner Greener …
With Elmington Community Gardens Project Aim We aim to connect four local nature areas in North Camberwell – Burgess Park, Camberwell Green, Brunswick Park and Benhill Nature Garden, with a series of Biodiversity Stepping Stones, providing more opportunities for wildlife to flourish and for people to experience nature in their daily lives. Through planning, visualisation, …
Phase 1 of the Burgess Park Floating Islands project was completed in December, with the new islands being installed on the lake. The six islands are currently fenced to protect the plants until they are firmly established. Later this year, the fencing will be removed so that waterfowl can roost and nest safely with the hope of …
A survey and maintenance report on bird boxes was written for Southwark Council and circulated by Jonathan Best, Ecology Officer. The following parks were visited: Geraldine Mary Harmsworth Park, Pasley Park, Victory Community Park, Salisbury Row Park, Surrey Square, Mint Street Park, Nursery Row Park, St Georges Churchyard and Cobourg Road Nature Area (Burgess Park). …