A hard working task force mucked in last week to deliver improvements to Savernake Park in Crown Wood, which will benefit people and wildlife.

Over two days, the parks and countryside rangers and Bracknell Conservation Volunteers helped with coppicing, removing non-native species and protecting new planting areas with hazel hurdles.

Other work lined up for this month includes further enhancements to the surrounding banks, and cleaning out the silt traps, which will improve the pond’s water quality and help to increase its capacity to store water during periods of heavy rainfall.

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Bracknell Forest Nature Partnership has presented three gold, 12 silver and two bronze awards to residents for their wildlife friendly gardens and allotments.

Judges were impressed by the range of entries submitted as part of the Wild Garden Awards, and the enthusiasm of residents to encourage wildlife to these spaces.

For tips about how to re-wild your garden and help hedgehogs, swifts and bumblebees visit the Year of the Garden web page.

"Our small friendly group is looking for new members to help us promote outdoor activities and access for all in Bracknell Forest.

"We are comprised of walkers, cyclists, horse riders and local councillors who meet three times a year to progress issues about the countryside and the rights of way network.

"These are unpaid voluntary positions. No formal qualifications are needed to become a member, but interested people will ideally have a broad range of knowledge, interest and experience relevant to countryside access.

“If you think you think you’re a good fit and would like to find out more about us, then visit our LCAF web pages.”

An independent national poll has ranked Lily Hill Park as the second best picnic spot in the whole of the UK!

The easing of restrictions last summer had brought families and friends to outside areas in greater numbers than ever before, so this was a welcome recognition of the hard work of the teams keeping open spaces clean and safe in challenging times.

You may have seen our rangers out and about ‘making hay while the sun shines’ with our 2020 hay-making programme.

This is the third year where we've been cutting our own hay meadows, which to helps improve local biodiversity and is more cost effective than hiring independent contractors.

Find out more about our meadow management on our website.

Bill Hill is crossed by several paths that allow you to stroll amid the colourful broadleaved woodland, and enjoy the crisp autumnal scenery.

For a dose of nature in an urban setting follow the trail up to the summit where you will see a Bronze Age bowl barrow, which is an ancient monument of considerable historic importance.