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Friends of Kings Norton Nature Reserve (FKNNR), Birmingham
The FKNNR is a registered charity (number 1122293) who act as an informal pressure group to lobby for environmental improvements in and about the reserve and to act as a focal point for local consultations on future developments by the City. It has an active group of volunteers who work to improve the amenities and ecology of the site.
A working party maintaining and improving the reserve.
The strategic plan for the reserve.
Proposed extension to the reserve
Recent events:
Tuesday ‘Green Gym’ and other events.
| Date | Meet | Location | Details |
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17 June |
E |
Wychall Reservoir. Burman’s Drive River Rea/Wychall Lane |
Install bench. Tidy up entrance. Balsam bashing. |
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24 June |
B |
Pinehurst Garage |
Laurel removal. Internal repointing. Additional security. |
|
1 July |
E |
River Rea/Wychall Lane |
Balsam bashing. |
|
8 July |
C |
Sheila’s Meadow |
Attend to dead hedges. Remove nettle & bramble. Cut grass to assist wildflowers. |
|
15 July |
B |
Pinehurst Garage |
Clear roof, external repointing. Storage/shelving construction. |
|
22 July |
B |
Pinehurst Meadow |
Grass & bramble scythe. Clear footpath. Additional wildflower patch. |
|
29 July |
B |
Pinehurst Garage |
Storage/shelving construction. Paint. |
|
5 August |
C |
BW Meadow |
Grass & bramble scythe. Balsam bashing. Ragwort removal. |
|
12 August |
A |
Old Orchard |
Clear Laurel. Dead Hedge continuation. Remove bramble in bluebell area. |
|
19 August |
C |
LNR entrance Popes Lane.Cycle path along reservoir. |
Grass & bramble scythe. |
|
25 August |
C |
LNR Clean up. |
Clear overhanging foliage. Dead hedge. Litter Pick. |
|
26 August |
E |
Wychall Dam |
Scythe/scarify areas for wildflowers |
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2 September |
E |
Wychall Dam |
Scythe/scarify areas for wildflowers |
|
9 September |
D |
Wychall meadows |
Prepare area for Open Day |
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13 September |
D |
Wychall meadows |
Open Day |
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16 September |
F |
River Rea – |
Clearance for longer-term project including a path and planting. |
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23 September |
F |
River Rea – |
Clearance for longer-term project including a path and planting. |
|
30 September |
F |
River Rea – |
Project including a path and planting. |
Please meet on site (the letters in the 'Meet' column refer to meeting points on the Reserve Maps).
The Tuesday ‘Green Gym’ is from 10.30 to 13.30 hrs. All dates – weather permitting.
The appropriate equipment & materials will be provided. Please wear gardening clothes/footwear.
Please spare one or more hours of your time to assist us in progressing the Management Plan.
Phil Evans.
Web Site Updated June 2008, Peter Cage