Cambridge City Council: Local Nature Reserves

The Local Nature Reserves (LNR’s) in Cambridge are for both people and wildlife. The designation of these reserves helps to protect some of the best wildlife habitats and geographical features across the City, whilst making an important contribution to the UK’s biodiversity. The reserves provide an opportunity for people to study, learn about and enjoy nature on their doorstep.

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13 May 2008 : 9.30am to 3.30pm

Barnwell East

Barnwell East Survey

With the proposed introduction of cattle on to the reserve we will be setting up a number of transects to monitor the structure and diversity of plants. We will also be monitoring the reptile population with the use of artificial refuge.

27 May 2008 : 9.30 to 3.30pm

Barnwell East

Grassland Management- Barnwell East

To help preserve the important grassland we shall be removing the very invasive Rosebay Willowherb and Michaelmas Daisy.

28 May 2008 : 10am-12pm

Bramblefields

Bramblefields Wildlife Wonder

A guided walk with Ellis Selway a local wildlife expert from Brownfields Community Centre to Bramblefields LNR. Take a closer look and discover the wildlife at this important nature reserve.

Restricted access to Nine Wells

During the construction of the Addenbrookes access road, access to Nine Wells from Trumpington via the track which runs parallel to the railway line will remain closed. This is to allow for the construction of the bridge. Access will be re-open in approximately one year. Please use alternative path via Addenbrookes and cycleway to Shelford.

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Anyone for tennis!

Over the past couple of months volunteers have helped to re-create an area of open woodland at Paradise LNR. Once the site of a grass tennis court the area had become the location for anti-social behaviour. By clearing back some of the trees it is hoped that it will allow more light in to the woodland and with it a greater range of plants. It is also hoped that this will reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour. Areas of ash have also been reduced which threaten to encroach on to the marsh.

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