The Friends of Mitcham Common society is open to anybody who shares our love of the Common and has an interest in maintaining its wildlife for future generations
The Warden’s Report in the Winter 2020 Magpie, mentioned that the final phase of the Acid Grassland Restoration Project would occur shortly. The article referred to a map showing the location of the work, but unfortunately the map was omitted. Many of you will now know the location without needing a map, as the trees … More Tree clearance
We received news from the Conservators about the removal of fish from the Seven Islands and One Island ponds. The reasons were as follows: Fish being removed for consumption or being transferred to other ponds Low water levels in One Island Pond resulting in fish mortality Discarded line and littering causing injuries to wildfowl Trees … More Removal of fish from the ponds
Merton Council is planning a new access road for lorries and other heavy good vehicles using Willow Lane industrial estate. The new road would cut across Mitcham Common from Carshalton Road, run between Aspen Gardens and Drake Road and then run behind homes in Aspen Gardens. You can see a map below. This road is … More Plans for a new access road to Willow Lane behind Aspen Gardens.
There is a new borough-wide public consultation about proposed new dog control measures in Merton including Mitcham Common. The proposals will have significant impacts for the management of dogs on the Common for some years to come, so dog walkers and other interested parties please take the survey to ensure that your views are represented. … More Consultation on Dog Control in Merton
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