Posted by the WCRA Editor on April - 28 - 2009

28 Apr 2009: Transcript of an email to a local resident from John Masson, Principal Engineer, Surrey Highways “With regard to your query, the background to the removal of the small grassy island is as follows: I had a query from one of the residents who was concerned about safety at the junction, particularly at night. He was concerned that motorists could mistakenly drive into Moor Lane instead of following [ Read More ]
Posted by the WCRA Editor on April - 26 - 2009

Common Frog spotted in Moor Lane, 26 April 09. Conservation status The common frog is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside act 1981. This species is not listed by the IUCN. Populations can be threatened in areas where breeding ponds are disturbed or polluted. Whilst not an endangered species per se, its a good indicator species demonstrating that the natural environment is viable to support a variety of amphibians including [ Read More ]
Posted by the WCRA Editor on April - 19 - 2009

Spotted in Moor Lane on the 19th April. Conservation status Although they are protected in Britain under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, their numbers continue to decline across Europe. They are vulnerable to urbanisation, agricultural change and pollution of their habitat. Smooth Newts are protected by law in Great Britain against being sold or traded in any way. In Northern Ireland they are fully protected this prohibiting killing, injuring, [ Read More ]