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Purple Emperor (Apatura Iris) Report for Hertfordshire and Middlesex 2012
Purple Emperor (Apatura iris) report for Hertfordshire and Middlesex 2012 Background Unlike 2011 there was no funding available for survey work in 2012. The spring of 2012, started very dry with dire warnings of impending drought and hose pipe bans were put in place. At times in March it was very mild, however this changed with a vengeance at the beginning of April with a period of very wet weather which continued off and on throughout the summer. 2012 ended up being one of the wettest years on record. This left woodland complexes saturated with rain, very wet, cold and extremely muddy. Horseflies and mosquitoes were in their element! Prospects for a good Purple Emperor season were bleak but in truth in our opinion it was no different to a ‘normal season’ except for one factor, it started late and ground on for what seemed like forever. Flight period Nationally, the first sighting of Purple Emperor occurred on the 29 th June 2012 in Surrey. Surrey as the first sighting location has become normal in recent years although even this was late! Andrew Middleton (AM) and Liz Goodyear (LG) had been watching the Northaw Great Wood assembly area since the 26 th June but it wasn’t until the 4th July 2012, that a single male appeared in the territory area just after 2.30pm. Whereas the last confirmed sighting in 2011 was on the 15 th July, the species not did not peak until the week beginning the 22 nd July (see chart below) when a week of good sunshine occurred. -
Hertfordshire Gardens Trust
HERTFORDSHIRE GARDENS TRUST SPRING NEWSLETTER 2015 AND ANNUAL REPORT From the President: “Our new Chairman has not let the grass grow under her feet and under her leadership this has been another productive year for the Hertfordshire Gardens Trust. There is plenty of activity in all departments which is impressive. The Hertfordshire Gardens Trust provides interesting opportunities for its members and I do encourage you to bring your friends along to see what is going on as there is something of interest for everyone. It would be an advantage to widen the circle of membership.” 2 Chairman’s Report—Bella Stuart-Smith Like caged beasts unleashed, gardeners emerge in spring with such huge energy and enthusiasm that they can tackle anything. The committee see this coming and so put together a wonderful year full of events, outings, study opportunities and visits which really should inspire and enthuse. Whatever your particular interest I hope you find something to enjoy; and please bring your friends. I particularly recommend Tony Kirkham’s tree lecture, an extraordinarily knowledgeable and engaging expert. Our Research and Conservation team don’t ever seem to hibernate. The reports you will read show just how much is going on behind the scenes. What they highlight is the expertise and knowledge that has been built up by our individual members. With support and training, like the day we held in February, we hope to make this research really count so that planners and local districts, at the click of a mouse, can readily access information about what our members and researchers consider to be the most important elements of our historic landscapes. -
Archive Page
Archive Page Sightings and news from July to December 2006 Archive Index Photo House Index This page contains sightings details of all the butterflies and moths reported to the Sightings page between July and December 2006. Note: These pages have been copied from the original sightings page and some links will no longer work. All images of butterflies or moths have been removed, but most can be found in the Photo House December 2006 Thursday 28th December When you think it is all over for sightings of butterflies this year, it isn't! On the way to Kew Gardens for the ice skating today the 28th December on the Chiswick roundabout, I spotted a Red Admiral flying past. Then while waiting for the children to get their boots on at the ice rink another Red Admiral flew past, probably disturbed from it's hibernation from the massive influx of people, or the fact it was a very warm day for this time of year? If this is the result of global warming, well it's not all bad!! Helen George My father told me that he saw a butterfly in Bronte Paths, Stevenage this morning. I assume it was a Red Admiral (just hope it wasnt a wind blown leaf!. It was very warm today, with lots of insects and one or two bees in my garden but despite all my attention no butterflies appeared - Phil Bishop Tuesday 26th December I enjoyed today even more with a totally unexpected Red Admiral flying along the eaves of my house and then the neighbours, at about 10.45 this am - weather was grey, dull and 5C. -
Rye Meads Water Cycle Study\F-Reports\Phase 3\5003-Bm01390-Bmr-18 Water Cycle Strategy Final Report.Doc
STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL RYE MEADS WATER CYCLE STRATEGY DETAILED STUDY REPORT FINAL REPORT Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited 2212959 Aston Cross Business Village 50Rocky Lane Aston Birmingham B6 5RQ United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)870 000 3007 Fax: +44 (0)870 000 3907 www.hyderconsulting.com STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL RYE MEADS WATER CYCLE STRATEGY DETAILED STUDY REPORT FINAL REPORT James Latham/ Dan Author Vogtlin Checker Renuka Gunasekara Approver Mike Irwin Report No 5003-BM01390-BMR-18-Water Cycle Strategy Final Report Date 5th October 2009 This report has been prepared for STEVENAGE BOROUGH COUNCIL in accordance with the terms and conditions of appointment for WATER CYCLE STRATEGY dated April 2008. Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited (2212959) cannot accept any responsibility for any use of or reliance on the contents of this report by any third party. RYE MEADS WATER CYCLE STRATEGY—DETAILED STUDY REPORT Hyder Consulting (UK) Limited-2212959 k:\bm01390- rye meads water cycle study\f-reports\phase 3\5003-bm01390-bmr-18 water cycle strategy final report.doc Revisions Prepared Approved Revision Date Description By By - 2/10/2008 Draft Report Structure JL 1 18/11/2008 First Report Draft JL/DV MI 2 27/01/2009 Draft Report JL/DV MI 3-13 03/04/2009 Final Draft Report as amended by stakeholder comments JL/DV RG 14 09/07/2009 Final Draft Report JL/DV RG 15 10/07/2009 Final Draft Report Redacted JL/DV RG 16 21/08/2009 Final Draft Report JL/DV RG 17 21/09/2009 Final Draft following core project team meeting comments JL/DV RG 18 05/10/2009 Final Report JL/DV MI RYE MEADS WATER CYCLE STRATEGY—DETAILED STUDY REPORT Hyder Consulting (UK) Ltd-2212959 k:\bm01390- rye meads water cycle study\f-reports\phase 3\5003-bm01390-bmr-18 water cycle strategy final report.doc CONTENTS 1 Introduction and Summary of Key Outcomes .................................... -
Hertfordshire a World of Style & Luxury Awaits
HERTFORDSHIRE A WORLD OF STYLE & LUXURY AWAITS Welcome to Brookmans Manor, the latest boutique development from Telford Homes featuring just nine luxury apartments. This prestigious address offers the connectivity of city living due to its proximity to London by road or rail, combined with all the benefits of life in charming rural Hertfordshire. A COUNTRY RETREAT CLOSE TO THE CITY HERTFORDSHIRE, AL9 Aerial photograph of Brookmans Park and the surrounding area. 4 5 21ST CENTURY LIVING IN EXCLUSIVE SURROUNDINGS Photograph of Brookmans Manor from the main entrance on George’s Wood Road. 6 7 COUNTRY CHIC URBAN STYLE From this prestigious Hertfordshire address you are just a short drive from all the county has to offer, from historic locations to fashionable shopping venues, picnics in the countryside and an abundance of leisure opportunities, while always being close to the bright lights of London for work and play. A RURAL LOCATION Brookmans Park, Gobions Wood and Hatfield Park are all just a few minutes from Brookmans Manor and are home to an abundance of enchanting wildlife. Country pursuits are readily available with riding, fishing or even a spot of shooting just some of the activities you can try your hand at. 10 11 AT YOUR LEISURE HATFIELD HOUSE REAL DAVID LLOYD CLUB BROOKMANS PARK TENNIS CLUB HATFIELD GOLF CLUB New members are welcomed at Hatfield State-of-the-art facilities designed with As well as one of the country’s finest House, where you can play real tennis both fitness and relaxation in mind are golf courses featuring a challenging and on the historic court built by the readily available at the David Lloyd rewarding course, you’ll find traditional 2nd Marquess of Salisbury in 1842. -
HERTFORDSHIRE and MIDDLESEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
HERTFORDSHIRE AND MIDDLESEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED (A company limited by guarantee) Company Registration Number 816710 Charity Number 239863 TREASURERS’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 CONTENTS Page number Legal and administrative information 2 Introduction from the Chairman 3 Trustees’ Report, consisting of the following: Structure, governance and management 4 Trust vision, objectives and strategic plans 7 Review of year ended 31 March 2020 8 Headline actions for year ending 31 March 2021 16 Financial review and results for the year 18 Trustees’ responsibilities and approval 23 Independent auditor’s report 24 Statement of financial activities 27 Balance sheet 28 Cash flow statement 29 Notes to the financial statements 30 1 Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust Trustee Report and Financial Statements F20 HERTFORDSHIRE AND MIDDLESEX WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Honorary President Sir Simon Bowes-Lyon, KCVO Honorary Vice President Robert Wilson Council of Management (Trustees) Olivia Bertham Andy Brown (retired at AGM September 2019) Dr Veronica Edmonds-Brown (Vice Chairman) Keith Cotton Peter Delaloye (retired at AGM September 2019) Clive Hinds (Treasurer) Jackie Hunter (appointed at AGM September 2019) Amy Jankiewicz (appointed at AGM September 2019) Paul Knutson Sarah Kohl Michael Master (Chairman) Andrew Woods Chairman, Finance & Resources Committee Clive Hinds Chairman, Conservation, Community Dr Veronica Edmonds-Brown & Education Committee Chairman, Health & Safety Committee -
Conservation Management Plans Relating to Historic Designed Landscapes, September 2016
Conservation Management Plans relating to Historic Designed Landscapes, September 2016 Site name Site location County Country Historic Author Date Title Status Commissioned by Purpose Reference England Register Grade Abberley Hall Worcestershire England II Askew Nelson 2013, May Abberley Hall Parkland Plan Final Higher Level Stewardship (Awaiting details) Abbey Gardens and Bury St Edmunds Suffolk England II St Edmundsbury 2009, Abbey Gardens St Edmundsbury BC Ongoing maintenance Available on the St Edmundsbury Borough Council Precincts Borough Council December Management Plan website: http://www.stedmundsbury.gov.uk/leisure- and-tourism/parks/abbey-gardens/ Abbey Park, Leicester Leicester Leicestershire England II Historic Land 1996 Abbey Park Landscape Leicester CC (Awaiting details) Management Management Plan Abbotsbury Dorset England I Poore, Andy 1996 Abbotsbury Heritage Inheritance tax exempt estate management plan Natural England, Management Plan [email protected] (SWS HMRC - Shared Workspace Restricted Access (scan/pdf) Abbotsford Estate, Melrose Fife Scotland On Peter McGowan 2010 Scottish Borders Council Available as pdf from Peter McGowan Associates Melrose Inventor Associates y of Gardens and Designed Scott’s Paths – Sir Walter Landscap Scott’s Abbotsford Estate, es in strategy for assess and Scotland interpretation Aberdare Park Rhondda Cynon Taff Wales (Awaiting details) 1997 Restoration Plan (Awaiting Rhondda Cynon Taff CBorough Council (Awaiting details) details) Aberdare Park Rhondda Cynon Taff -
Badgers Galore Our Tewin Orchard Warden Talks Badgers 10
wildlife Autumn 2017 No.24 NEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL WILDLIFEma TRUST AND FROMtt AROUNDer THEs UK Badgers galore Our Tewin Orchard Warden talks badgers 10 y R avo s Russell >> BARBASTELLE >> FABULOUS Turn to the BATS FUNGI BACK PAGE Read how we are Take a look into to meet your helping to protect the fascinating RESER VES these rare bats 6 world of fungi 18 TEAM Give the gif t of wildlife this Christmas Bug Explorer Kits Perfect for little wildlife explorers! Includes a Garden Bugs and Beasties FSC Guide, magnifying glass, bug pots and more £10 Gift membership Feed someone’s passion for wildlife with a gift membership! From £42 Sponsor an animal Hertfordshire and Middlesex is home to some incredible wildlife – why not treat the nature lover in your life and sponsor an animal? For just £20 you will receive a gift pack that includes FSC guides a sponsorship certificate, beautiful A great accompaniment colour photograph, fact cards to exploring and and more! Order yours today at learning more about hertswildlifetrust.org.uk/wildgifts local wildlife species and wild places – the perfect gift for fellow nature lovers. From £3 contentsAutumn 2017 NEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL WILDLIFE TRUST AND FROM AROUND THE UK LOCAL NEWS CONSERVATION 4 Hertfordshire’s dragonfly species at an all time high See how our local dragonfly species have increased over the years 6 Barbastelle bats Read about the work going into protecting this species UK NEWS 8 The Wildlife Trusts launches its vision for Living Seas A radical approach to marine planning could bring our seas back -
Sightings 2014
Sightings 2014 Welcome to the Hertfordshire & Middlesex Branch sightings page for butterfly and moth news from around the area Latest news, notices and reports page Mobile phone sightings page Join us on Facebook Branch first sightings page for 2014! Archive Index Photo House Index page Email: [email protected] and pass on your news When sending in news from a site for the first time, a grid reference or post code would be appreciated. We endeavour to enter all records on the branch data base if sufficient location detail is given. If sending photos please reduce the image size to about 1mb. June 2014 Monday 30th June 2014 Hounslow Heath/Marshalling Yards On a shorter walk today I saw my first Gatekeeper of the year which completes the 23 species seen and identified last year.The first Gatekeeper is 10 days ahead of last year's, a pattern that's prevailed throughout with other species I think.Here are the details with usual comments applying to Skippers: Small White: 6 Comma: 4 Large Skipper: 7 Ringlet: 27 Small Skipper: 56 Tortoiseshell: 5 Small Heath: 1 Meadow Brown: 19 Speckled Wood: 2 Red Admiral: 2 Gatekeeper: 1 Marbled White: 1 Large White: 1 - Pete Gore I have just done my butterfly transect at Panshanger Park for this week and as well as getting the most butterflies since I started it, I also got a Purple Emperor! It was feeding on sheep poo in the grazing fields which is usually the least interesting part of the transect! I was very lucky to get within a foot of it as it fed for a good 5-10mins so was able to get a lot of photos - Jennifer Gilbert On my walk at Mymms Wash behind South Mimms Services today I saw 2 Comma, 1 Red Admiral, 6 Small Tortoiseshell, 7 Ringlet, 4 Meadow Brown and 2 Small White - Terry Wood One Marbled white at Broadfield Hall Throcking today - Laurence Drummond In Balls Wood today on a short walk I saw : 15 skippers,3 whites, 130 ringlets, 7 meadow browns, 4 small tortoiseshell, 3 commas and 3 white admiral. -
Activity Map Train Information
Tylers Causeway Public Transport MUSEUMS Map continues Woodhill A1000 For public transport information to get to Cuffley and Brookmans Park on other side from Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield contact: Mill Green Museum & Mill Great North Rd Intalink (Bus Times): www.intalink.org.uk, Tel. 0300 123 4050 Housed in a fully restored 18th century watermill, the Activity Map Train Information: www.nationalrail.co.uk. museum displays local artefacts from pre history to the present day. You can also watch flour being milled and This charming site now owned see the water wheel in action. There is a small admission by Cuffley Parish Council has Lane Bell Bar charge. Open Tue-Thu and Sun. B158 a wide variety of flora, and This map has been created to celebrate Welwyn Garden City’s Bulls the stream running along the Access from Mill Green Lane. Centenary in 2020, with Ebenezer Howard’s vision of a marriage Transmitting southern boundary adds to of town and country. Sports have played a major part in the Station Northaw Great Wood the habitat diversity. history of the town and the map is designed to encourage you to A1000 Country Park Access from Tolmers Road. Welwyn Roman Baths get active in the town and surrounding area. Site of Special Scientific Interest Waymarked Paths The remains of a third century Roman bath house are It is based on an original version published in 2005, which has 3/4 mile trail preserved in a vault under the A1(M). The baths are open been updated by staff from Hertfordshire County Council and Brookmans (25mins) Home Wood most weekends and school holiday afternoons. -
Hertfordshire & Middlesex Woods to Look for White Admirals
Hertfordshire & Middlesex woods to look for White Admirals Name Grid Ref Near 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Aldbury Nowers SP949131 Aldbury Aldenham Park TL169972 Borehamwood Aldwick / New / Minsbury TL145271 Gt Offley Ashridge – Aldbury Common SP978117 Berkhamsted Ashridge – Frithsden Beeches TL000105 Berkhamsted Ashridge – Rail Copse SP973118 Berkhamsted Ashridge – Thurderdell Wood SP983124 Berkhamsted Baldwin Wood TL010996 Chenies Balls Wood (inc Hertford Heath) TL348105 Hertford Heath Bayford Wood TL304179 Bayford Bechengrove Wood TL050972 Rickmansworth Beeches Wood TL448313 Brent Pelham Berkhamsted Common SP993115 Berkhamsted Berrybushes Farm TL070010 Langleybury Berrygrove TL134984 Aldenham Bishops Wood TQ069915 Northwood Blackfan Wood TL313083 Bayford Bramfield Park Wood TL287157 Bramfield Bramfield Woods – Bramfield Wood TL280166 Bramfield Bramfield Woods – Hazeldell Wood TL285175 Bramfield Bramfield Woods – Nicholson Wood TL280166 Bramfield Bramfield Woods– Brickground Wood TL279166 Bramfield Bricket Wood TL133017 Bricket Wood Broxbourne Woods – Bencroft Wood TL327065 Hoddesden Broxbourne Woods – Box Wood TL325091 Hoddesden Broxbourne Woods – Brambles Wood TL335084 Hoddesden Broxbourne Woods – Broad Riding Wood TL338076 Hoddesden Broxbourne Woods – Broxbourne Common TL327073 Hoddesden Broxbourne Woods – Broxbourne Wood TL327073 Hoddesden Broxbourne Woods – Cowheath Wood TL333077 Hoddesden Broxbourne Woods – Danemead TL344075 Hoddesden Broxbourne Woods – Derry’s Wood TL317054 Hammond -
Local Plan Consultation Statement 2015 August 2016
Consultation Statement Local Plan Consultation Document 2015 August 2016 1 Consultation Statement: Local Plan Consultation Document 2015 August 2016 Please note: This document was updated in April 2017 to insert an additional paragraph on p7 (Who we consulted on the LPCD) for consistency with other Consultation Statements, and to insert Appendix B. With the exception of the re-lettering of subsequent appendices, the rest of the document remains as published in August 2016. Colin Haigh Head of Planning Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council Council Offices The Campus Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL8 6AE Tel: 01707 357000 Fax: 01707 357285 E Mail [email protected] 2 Contents Introduction 5 Statement of community Involvement 6 How we consulted 8 Targeted consultation 9 Other consultations 9 Participation levels 10 Summary RIPDLQLVVXHVDQGWKH&RXQFLO¶VUHVSRQVH 11 Introduction 12 Part 1 Strategic Policies 15 Emerging Core Strategy 16 Policy CS2 Meeting the Needs for Growth 18 Policy CS2 Meeting the Needs for Growth ± Housing 27 CS2 Meeting the Needs for Growth - Figure 1 ± Housing Market Area 34 Policy Intention CS2a ± Housing Target 35 CS2 Meeting the Needs for Growth ± Employment 41 Policy Intention CS2B Employment Land and Job Growth 45 CS3 Settlement Strategy 48 Table 1 ± Potential distribution of housing growth 58 Policy Intention CS3 63 CS4 Green Belt Boundaries and Safeguarded Land ± CS4 and Policy Intention CS4 69 Movement Strategy and New Policy Intention Movement 85 CS19 Strategic Green Infrastructure and Policy Intention CS19