Dom Mitchell joins Cool Oak
Respected UK ornithologist and writer brings a wealth of professional expertise in areas of ornithology, conservation and communications, but also strong local knowledge.
Microplastics threat from proposed artificial pitch on West Hendon Playing Fields
Is this really the right place for an artificial football pitch filled with microplastic crumb?
North Marsh restoration update
Biggest habitat restoration project in 40 years is taking shape. New islands, canals, wildflower meadow, boardwalk and bird hide.
North West Wetlands project due to start next month
Major £500k restoration of the north-west corner includes overhaul of canals, reed bed revival and a new shingle scrape.
Matthew Frith
Very sad to hear of the death of Matthew Frith, urban ecologist, founder of Woodberry Wetlands and heartbeat of the London Wildlife Trust.
Plenty to celebrate in 2025, but the bridge still looms
A good year for habitat restoration, but the unresolved Silk Stream Bridge project still threatens Brent Reservoir SSSI
Extension to dam works threatens breeding season
Surely Natural England must reject Canal and River Trust’s request for a works extension and propose a postponement until September.
What can Brent Reservoir expect in 2024?
Habitat restoration and the battle to save the north marsh take centre stage in the coming year. What you need to know and how you can help.
Full drainage of reservoir begins
Concern over pollution clearance plans and fish re-stocking as reservoir drained for winter dam repairs.
Still questions for Barnet and Barratt
The north marsh remains under threat from a 200m bridge. We ask council and developer to explain.
SSSI-wrecking bridge spoils launch of major new vision
Owners claim eco-credentials as protected north marsh set for destruction.
Canal restoration and Silk Stream litter blitz
Volunteers fill the conservation gap with two new initiatives
Help reduce fly-tipping that ends up in the Welsh Harp
We need your photographs and updates
Barnet Labour promise biodiversity officer if elected on May 5
Local elections offer chance for change at Brent Reservoir
Flowering rush among rare plants to be reintroduced at Brent Reservoir
Many lost through decades of neglect. Help plant them on Sun April 24.