supporting nature in southwark
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). …