We are a partner in a European Union funded project, concerned with enhancing wildlife habitats in an urban setting. The SUN Project, or 'Sustainable Urban Planning Networks for Green Spaces', is actively working to enhance biodiversity by encouraging people to take action for wildlife. The funding will support a series of innovative projects, workshops and public events throughout the Borough. We have 11 projects running throughout Bromley and we need your involvement for them to succeed. We are encouraging everybody to join in, so please contact the details below to find out more.
Details
Take a look at the projects below to see how you can get involved.
- Involving park users and residents in the management of 3 Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) sites.
- Business and Development - to engage businesses and their employees in practical projects.
- Promoting green gardening and working with the community on 2 example sites.
- Encouraging you to record the wildlife you see in the Borough.
- Greening our transport routes with wildlife-friendly planting.
- Greening the Beck Corridor – to involve residents in creating a wildlife corridor.
- Producing a biodiversity pamphlet to explain the biodiversity process.
- Establishing a successful annual Bromley Walking Festival.
- Producing a web-based educational resource pack to promote our green spaces for learning.
- Promoting the value of camp sites and the surrounding countryside to Youth Groups
- Free courses are available for youth group leaders and workers on biodiversity training.
- Working with 3 schools to create wildlife areas within their School Grounds.
- We are also be seeking your input for a review of the Bromley Biodiversity Action Plan (BBAP)
The outcomes resulting from these activities as part of SUN will help to guide London, and other cities within the EU, in their approach to biodiversity.
Next Steps
If you would like to become involved look out for more information on specific events and opportunities online through Walks, Talks and Events here, in your local press, or pick up a copy of our leaflet at High Elms Nature Centre (during opening times), Bromley's libraries and other council information points. You can view our SUN Project Newsletter here or sign up to receive it on a regular basis by simply emailing the address below.
Contacts
Telephone: 020 8313 4665
Fax: 020 8313 0095
e-mail: conservation@bromley.gov.uk
Address:
Heritage and Urban Design, Civic Centre, Stockwell Close, Bromley, BR1 3UH