supporting nature in southwark
A new woodland, and several new wildlife hedges, are being planted in Burgess Park. Friends of Burgess Park is working with SNAV and idVerde, the Southwark Council park’s maintenance contractor, and Jon Best, Southwark’s Ecology Officer. Planting of the woodland will be at Neate Street, alongside the Sports Center, every day this week, 15-19 March …
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 »
Some of you might be familiar with this place – a salvage shop and carwash at the entrance to Burgess Park. Many people don’t know that this is Metropolitan Open Land, and earmarked since 30 years to become part of the park. Now Southwark wants to let developers build a 7-story tower block on it …
SNAVers Speak up to Reclaim Metropolitan Open Land for Nature Read More »
Jenny and Anna of SNAV met with Joy and Louisa to walk through the Brandon 2 Estate last week. The grounds offer a huge amount of potential to increase biodiversity We talked about wildlife-friendly plants, signage for community engagement, reducing mowing while keeping a mown border along walkways – as is being agreed on the …
Volunteers from the Elmington Estate and from SNAV helped to plant blackthorn, hawthorn, hazel, dogwood, and raspberry on Sunday. Two birdhouses and two batboxes were installed, flowers planted, and an informational sign posted. Hoping to receive an order of mulch any day now!
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). …