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Biodiversity
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Local News · High BarnetFirefighters replenish Hadley Green pond after fish deaths
Firefighters have pumped mains water into Hadley Green Brewery Pond to address critically low levels that led to the deaths of more than a dozen carp. Barnet Council and the Environment Agency are considering further aeration methods.
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Local News · East BarnetEast Barnet Beavers: Colony Grows to Eleven
A beaver colony at Forty Hall Farm in East Barnet has grown to at least eleven individuals. The project, a collaboration between Enfield Council and Capel Manor College, aims to improve local biodiversity and manage flood risk.
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Local News · Golders GreenRare sheep return to Hampstead Heath for conservation
Rare-breed sheep have returned to Hampstead Heath as part of a conservation project. The animals help manage vegetation on anthill meadows, supporting biodiversity and providing an eco-friendly alternative to machinery. The City of London Corporation invests millions annually to maintain the Heath, which faced challenges from dry weather and antisocial behaviour this summer.
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Local News · Golders GreenSheep return to Golders Green meadow for conservation grazing
Five sheep have been introduced to Anthill Meadow, near Golders Green, as part of a conservation grazing project. The flock, loaned from Mudchute City Farm, will be monitored by ecologists and are intended to boost local biodiversity without the use of machinery.
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WorldTower of London moat to be revitalised with ponds and gardens
The Tower of London's moat is set for a significant transformation following approval from Tower Hamlets Council. The plans include the introduction of ponds, rain gardens, a meadow, and a war memorial, aiming to create an ecologically rich landscape and bring water back to the moat.
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WorldCala Homes to build 73 homes in Elstree
Cala Homes has received approval from Hertsmere Borough Council to construct 73 new homes on land north of Barnet Lane in Elstree. The development will feature 33 affordable housing units, representing 45% of the total, with construction commencing this summer.
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