Parks Management
The Parks in Lewisham are managed under contract through Glendale Grounds Management. They work closely with the London Borough of Lewisham to improve the quality of our Parks and Open Spaces. The Greenscene department oversees the management of parks by Glendale, and directly manages nature conservation sites, allotments and other open spaces. A number of these parks also have Friends Groups, which is a great way for you to get inolved in your local site.
Glendale Nature Conservation Officer
Glendale’s Nature Conservation Officer, Lara Al-Jabi, provides volunteer activities such as Nature’s Gym, community conservation events and school sessions in the local parks by working closely with Lewisham’s Nature Conservation Officer, Jess Kyle. Other responsiblities include provding advice, assisting with management plans and helping with the Green Flag submissions.
Green Spirit newsletter
Glendale produce a local Lewisham newletter which highlights achievements, events and ways to get involved.
Greenspirit newsletter, Issue 1, Summer 2006
Greenspirit newsletter, Issue 2, Spring 2007
Greenspirit newsletter, Issue 3, Winter 2007
Greenspirit newsletter, Issue 4, Winter 2008
Greenspirit newsletter, Issue 5, Summer 2011
Bird Champion
The Bird Champion project is run by Glendale Grounds Management and bird champion volunteers. It aims to survey the park for different species and involve the park users in the park’s biodiversity. A bird feeder is placed in a suitable location in the park and a delegated park user (The Bird Champion/s) will regulrly fill the bird feeder and monitor and record the different species and their numbers. The collated data (see below) will show the abundance and diversity of the park’s bird species and give insight to any changes needed in the parks management practices. The information will also support the Lewisham Biodiversity Action Plans for the Song thrush, House sparrow and Black redstart.
If you are interested in becoming a bird champion in your local park, please contact Lara AL-Jabi, Glendale’s Nature Conservation Officer.
Hilly Fields Bird Champion Data – December 2011
Past Bird Champion Data
Hilly Fields Bird Champion Data – Novmber 2011
Hilly Fields Bird Champion data August 2011
Hilly Fields Bird Champion data July 2011
Hilly Fields Bird Champion data June 2011
