Bracknell Forest Natural History Society
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Members of BFNHS are actively involved in ecological projects within Bracknell Forest in partnership with The Parks and Countryside Service of the Borough Council, OPAL Research Projects and other voluntary conservation groups.
Activities with the Parks & Countryside Service include wildlife surveys, the distribution of wildflower seed and the planting of native trees and shrubs. Many of our members join in organised events such as 'do-One-thing' and 'Tree o'Clock'.
OPAL (The Open Air Laboratory) has various data gathering projects based at the Imperial College Research Centre, Silwood Park. Many of our members have assisted with Earthworm Surveys and Air Pollution Studies monitoring the effects of traffic pollution on local flora.
We obtain funding to restore and improve urban wildlife habitats. We coordinate the activities of various volunteer groups and other workers to clear scrub and litter, plant trees, shrubs and wildflowers, build loggeries and put up bird boxes. The work also includes improving public access to these 'Breathing Places' and providing information to increase public awareness.
In 2008 a 'Breathing Place' at Clinton's Hill in Bullbrook was completed. Another 'Breathing Place' at Scott's Hill in Bullbrook was completed in 2009. Clinton's Hill, Lily Hill Park and Scott's Hill form a 'green corridor' to the south of the Bracknell Town.
We will start work in July 2010 on 'Allsmoor Wildlife Patch' - our latest biodiversity project. This small area of woodland alongside Allsmoor Lane is another sector in a circular woodland walk.
Clearing scrub at Clinton's Hill
