Highways England scheme to encourage species-rich grasslands could create hundreds of miles of rare habitats after decades of loss. Read the full Guardian article here.
Medway Tree Strategy
Following the huge success of the Medway i-tree survey this summer the preliminary results are now available. Sharon Bayne, the environmental consultant who co-ordinated the work, gave us a presentation at the recent Forum meeting which shows that Medway as whole has 16.5% tree cover over all, with 20.9% in our urban areas. The survey … Continue reading Medway Tree Strategy
Buzzard shot in High Halstow
You may have read in the local press recently that a buzzard has been shot and killed on the marshes near High Halstow near to the Northward Hill RSPB Reserve. This is very sad news and, as an illegal act, this incident is being investigated by Kent Police and the RSPB. If you have any … Continue reading Buzzard shot in High Halstow
It’s time to pick the nation’s favourite parks
Help us find the nation’s favourite parks by voting for yours in the People’s Choice Awards This year an army of experts awarded a record breaking 2061 Green Flag Awards to the UK’s very best parks and green spaces. The scheme is now asking the public to vote for their favourites. You can find your … Continue reading It’s time to pick the nation’s favourite parks
Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Suspension of Volunteering
In line with government guidance, volunteering in Medway greenspaces has been suspended. During this time and request that all group activities or events organised by Friends or volunteers are postponed until further notice. Sadly there will be bulb and tree planting days that will have to be postponed but we can work together remotely to … Continue reading Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Suspension of Volunteering
Volunteer Opportunity: Medway Health Walk Leader/Assistant
Medway Health Walks are in need for Walk Leaders/Walk Assistants to lead on health walks throughout Medway as part of the national Walking for Health scheme. There are currently 25 different walks throughout Medway taking place from Monday to Friday in the mornings. Medway Healthwalks are in need of Leaders to take on some of … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunity: Medway Health Walk Leader/Assistant
Notes from a Greenspace #23
October 29th 2020 Spotlight on ……. There is always that time of year in North Kent when the clocks change and the weather is mostly grey and a bit damp. We have to accept that autumn is well established and winter in just around the corner. Over the last few months, with everything we have … Continue reading Notes from a Greenspace #23
Asda launch their first Sustainability Store
UK supermarket chain Asda has officially opened a pilot store in Middleton, near Leeds, as part of its efforts to tackle plastic pollution. The pilot store has been developed by the company in partnership with more than 20 UK’s household brands Asda hopes the store will encourage shoppers to 'reduce, reuse and recycle' and save an estimated one … Continue reading Asda launch their first Sustainability Store
Riverside Country Park – Have your say
Medway Council are undertaking a public consultation on Riverside Country Park to better understand how the park is currently used, any barriers to use and any improvements you would like to see. Do please submit your views and help guide future improvements. Click here to open the survey which should take no more than 5mins … Continue reading Riverside Country Park – Have your say
Medway Local Access Forum Newsletter – Oct 2020
The role of the Medway Local Access Forum is to represent our local communities in the management and maintenance of rights of way and access in Medway. In effect, we are an advisory Forum for all bodies, including the Council, with control over our rights of way and access. We provide advice and guidance on … Continue reading Medway Local Access Forum Newsletter – Oct 2020
Medway Urban Greenspaces Forum 