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 ]
On Tuesday the 17th March a number of local residents met with representatives of Surrey Wildlife Trust (SWT) to tour the area and understood our concerns in protecting the Moor Lane Area. The representatives agreed that it was a beautiful area and worth protecting. They were interested in all the wildlife issues that concern us (smooth snakes, sand lizards, water voles, door mice, white admiral, purple hair streak butterflies, lesser spotted woodpecker, [ Read More ]
Westfield Common is an important local conservation spot and features a multitude of rare animals and plants.
