Council maps the wild side of our Borough

Sutton Council has published a new map to encourage us all to get out and discover the wildlife on our doorstep.

The Sutton Nature Explorer Map provides handy information on selected wildlife sites in the Borough. So if you want to know which sites have Autumn interest, where education activities are held, how best to travel or even where you will be able to make an active difference by volunteering, then this map is for you. For those with a keen interest, this A5 fold-out leaflet draws attention to key species found in the Borough and explains how the landscape is managed to support them. Even if you’re not a nature buff, you’ll be able to identify some lovely spots where you can simply relax and enjoy being outdoors.

Funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, the Sutton Nature Explorer Map is free and available to pick up from the reception of the Council offices at Denmark Road or at Biodiversity Team events.

The Sutton Nature Map

The Sutton Nature Map

Cllr. Jill Whitehead

Cllr. Jill Whitehead

Cllr Jill Whitehead, Chair of Sutton Council’s Environment and Neighbourhoods Committee, said:

“This new map identifies the borough’s green and wild land and will help add recognition to the importance of our wild land resources. I hope that residents will pick up this information and get real enjoyment out of it, exploring new places and seeing beautiful sites in their very own borough.” 

You can also download a copy from the Sutton Nature website at www.suttonnature.wordpress.com

2 thoughts on “Council maps the wild side of our Borough

  1. Nearly twenty years ago, researching the state of linen production in Northern Ireland for my Textile Trilogy of novels, I came across Sue Riddleston and Pooran Desai’s report on bioregional fibers. Frankly I filched it. I am one of the group of people who developed bioregionalism in the mid-1970’s and I immediately recognized that this report was being published by close colleagues.
    Today, the Fibershed that has been started in the SF Bay area (google it) has set me on an extended course leading to a feasibility study, the same as that which Sue and Pooran were apparently setting off on twenty years ago. Could you please put me in touch with these two or with anyone who has taken up their banner? Their report has sat in my files now since the mid-90’s. With great gratitude, Destiny Kinal

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