Category Archives: SINC

BNEF Comments on the initial Erith Quarry development proposals

700 homes planned for a Grade 1 Site of Importance for Nature conservation Here is Bexley Natural Environment Forum’s general submission on the initial proposals from the developers, presented at a public exhibition in July.  BNEF is the umbrella body … Continue reading

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Bursted Woods school under fire over proposed ‘prison camp’ fence by popular open space, and threats to Sparrow habitat

Local residents are strongly objecting  to plans by Bursted Woods school to erect a long 2.1 metre (7′) tall metal fence along the access road at the western end of this well-used open space and Site of Importance for Nature … Continue reading

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Late-nite Crossness-ers pleased at a newt

Nine Friends of Crossness Nature Reserve joined reserve manager Karen Sutton last night (27th June) for a second after-dark pond-dipping session at the site, this time on the Southern Marsh. DRAGON EATS DAMSEL Time flew by and we only properly examined … Continue reading

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SINC Review – comments from Crossness

Specific site comments that you might like to make regarding certain SINCS from our colleagues at Crossness Nature Reserve. These have been submitted, but if you can make similar comments on sites you know, it can only help. Details on … Continue reading

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Borough review of Sites of Interest for Nature conservation

SITES OF IMPORTANCE FOR NATURE CONSERVATION – PUBLIC CONSULTATION YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT HOMES FOR NATURE IN BEXLEY  Chris Rose, Vice-chair Bexley Natural Environment Forum (BNEF)  What’s happening: The review of SINCs highlighted in a previous BRSPB newsletter has now … Continue reading

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