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Countryside in Dudley

The Countryside Service includes four teams based at Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve, Buckpool and Fens Pools Local Nature Reserve, Saltwells Local Nature Reserve and The Leasowes. 

The wardens promote their sites for citizens and visitors alike. Their role is mainly in habitat management, site maintenance and education. Projects involve trees and woodlands, grasslands, lakes, wildlife, geology and local history. 

Public Rights of Way

There are approximately 250 kilometres of Public Rights of Way in the Borough of Dudley, ranging from countryside walks to urban walkways.


:: more on Public Rights of Way

:: more on Walking in Dudley

:: more on Walk Fit, Green Fit and Buggy Fitness

 

The Leasowes

The Leasowes is listed Grade 1 on English Heritage's Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in England. Covering 58 hectares, including  Halesowen Golf Club, it consists of steeply wooded hillsides, rolling grasslands, small lakes, and streams incising their way through two narrow valleys.

Surveys

When managing and enhancing sites for nature conservation benefit or public access and enjoyment, it is important to monitor whether changes have produced the desired result and to identify people’s aspirations and satisfaction levels.

:: more on Surveys 

Countryside Management Project

Established in September 1988, the Dudley Countryside Management Project (DCMP) is jointly funded by the Council and the Countryside Commission.

:: more on Countryside Management Project

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Nature Reserves

The borough has seven Local Nature Reserves and one National Nature Reserve, all designated for their important features.

They are open 7 days a week.

Barrow Hill Local Nature Reserve

Buckpool and Fens Pools Nature Reserve

Cotwell End Local Nature Reserve

Saltwells Local Nature Reserve

Wren's Nest National Nature Reserve

Leasowes Park

  

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