Have you wondered why we sometimes fence off areas of the common? if it is necessary to fell a tree? what is the benefit of a reed bed?

Covering just 50ha (120 acres), Barnes Common nestles within an urban setting adjacent to one of the most densely populated cities on our planet. It is a designated Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI), with varied and valuable habitats including nationally scarce lowland acid grassland, reed-beds, meadows, and secondary woodland.

Join Will Dartnell, FoBC's Conservation Manager for an informal walk around the common and learn all about the Conservation work that goes on across the Common's different habitats and why.

This walk will last approximately two hours and takes place outdoors. As such please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sturdy footwear.

If the weather is warm, you may wish to bring a bottle of water.

We will start and finish the walk at Vine Road Park.

This is a free event and all are most welcome, however, booking is recommended.

Book you place on eventbrite:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/conservation-walk-with-will-tickets-328137115947