Dukes Meadows is a 170-acre site which was pretty derelict 20 years ago. The community and volunteers helped regenerate the site into a lovely thriving park.
Site Improvements
Disused wasteland transformed into Meadow Orchard
Meadow Orchard Project is 1.5 -2 acres in size. It’s a wild space, a disused area of wasteland that was developed by a dynamic group of volunteers to establish a nature conservation site based on permaculture principles for the public to enjoy and from which to learn. Permission was granted by the landowners, NHS Properties Ltd, in 2010. Haringey Council has listed the site as a grade one site for nature conservation.
Woodcock Park Mural – from eyesore to local landmark
In Woodcock Park there is a wall that lies next to the path that leads to the park. The wall was always painted what can only be described as snot green.
A month by month guide to looking after the wildlife on your green space
Wildlife can benefit for your support throughout the year. Find out what to do and when.
Nesting & Nest Boxes
How to build and site a nest box
Coppicing trees and shrubs
The ancient skill of coppicing has been practised at least since Anglo Saxon times and possibly longer.
Ancient Woodland Tree Management
Ancient semi-natural woodlands (ASNWs) are woods that have persisted in the landscape since the Middle Ages.
Arranging an event
Events are a great way of raising the profile of your park or green space, getting people to join your group or campaign and consulting with people about their views or aspirations for the park or green space.
How to run a BioBlitz
A ‘BioBlitz’, is a collaborative race against the clock to discover as many species of plants, animals and fungi as possible, within a set location, over a defined time period..
Identifying trees
Many people can easily identify trees that are common in the area in which they live.