Recent News
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Ivy is Good for Wildlife
The BNHS volunteers have noticed that ivy is being cut from trees in Marks Hill Wood. Please refrain from doing this, or any other clearing, as Marks Hill is part […]
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New Year’s Day Walk 2020
Our annual New Year’s Day walk in Marks Hill Wood was well attended by those craving some fresh air after the seasonal festivities.
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BNHS 2020 Calendar
The BNHS calendar will go on sale at the indoor meeting on 11th September. The calendar features photographs taken by members and a useful reminder of the society’s meetings and […]
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Official SSSI Confirmation
Natural England has confirmed the SSSI designation for the Langdon Ridge.
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Have you spotted any frog or toad spawn?
The Freshwater Habitats Trust is collecting data on frog and toad breeding.
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Recent Press Coverage
On the 9th of January Breakfast with Ben and Sonia from BBC Essex visited Marks Hill Wood and spoke to some of our work party volunteers. The BNHS also featured […]
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New Year’s Day Walk
More than twenty people came along to our New Year’s Day walk, and for some it was their first visit to Marks Hill wood. The keen walkers spent time looking […]
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Dr Rodney Cole Receives the Alf Dove Award
At a presentation on Monday 26th November the mayor of Basildon, David Dadds, presented Dr Rodney Cole with the Alf Dove Award.
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Basildon Council Welcome SSSI Status for Langdon Ridge
Basildon Council have agreed to not object in any way to the SSSI designation of the Langdon Ridge by Natural England.