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WHAT CAN BE FOUND ON SITE
OUR VOLUNTEER WORK
PICTURE GALLERY-Page 1
OUR ANNUAL COMMUNITY OPEN DAY
GROUP PICTURE GALLERY
DOG WALKERS AND THEIR DOGS.
PICTURE GALLERY -Page 2
ANTI-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
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WILD FLOWERS OF KINSON COMMON
HISTORY of KINSON COMMON
BIRDS
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PAST MEMORIES IN PICTURES AND WORDS
FUNGI OF KINSON COMMON -Page 1
INTRODUCTION OF GRAZING MANAGEMENT
PLANT LIST FOR KINSON COMMON
NAMED AREAS OF KINSON COMMON
FUNGI OF KINSON COMMON- Page 2
GEORGE'S NATURE ALBUM-Page 1
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LAURA'S NATURE GALLERY
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George Dunkling
 | This lovely little nature reserve is stuck in the middle of the urban sprawl. Although only some 40 acres, it has a good diversity of habitats for such a small area. There are many places on the reserve where there is not a building in sight.
It is managed by Bournemouth Borough Council, helped by the Friends of Kinson Common, to maintain and safeguard the area.
Over the past few years, I have visited the reserve several times to record as much of the Flora and Fauna of the area as I can. With such a variety of habitats, the reserve has a good selection of wild flowers, insects and fungi. So far I have recorded over 140 flowering plants, 21 species of butterflies, 40 species of birds,10 species of dragonflies and damselflies and 10 species of spiders.
I feel there is so much more to record on the reserve, fortunately there seems to be more people interested in helping with the recording, which is very encouraging.
There is so much more that can be done to make Kinson Common more attractive for visitors to this lovely reserve.
March 2007
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William Western
 | CONSERVATION - how important sites like Kinson Common are in an urban environment.
Green area conservation, of whatever scale, is important for the protection of all forms of wildlife, natural habitats, and the better health of humans.
Through their work, Friends of Kinson Common provide a chance for the biodiversity around Bournemouth to thrive. So from the small creatures that inhabit the streams, to the giant trees that cast shadows over them, they are given the care and attention they need to develop and grow healthily.
Recent work on the Common for example, was to place heather bales on site in order to block the stream through Central Bog in order to prevent the area from drying out during the summer months. In doing this the creatures that live in the bog are safeguarded against a loss of habitat and other animals are able to drink water there.
The variety of wildlife on Kinson Common forms a web of life which provides a balance with the urban environment in which it is situated. This is healthy for those who live near as it improves the air quality and makes for a better standard of living.
In our world at the moment this balance is being largely disrupted by the destruction and pollution of natural habitats, which subsequently is leading to the extinction of plants and animals. Currently around 15 million hectares of forest around the world are cut down annually, and those responsible for this are not putting back into the environment what they have taken out. This would have undoubtedly contained a very large and diverse amount of wildlife.
If we think of global warming, and the increase in the frequency of the natural disasters hitting the world, a contributor towards this is poor care for the environment and the very large amounts of pollution that is being produced. This not only has negative connotations for the wildlife but also for us as humans living in a more polluted and unhealthy environment.
So the conservation in Kinson Common helps towards preventing these sort of problems and provides a balanced environment in an urban area. It can be beneficial towards people's health; it makes the area a nicer place to live; it protects certain species of wildlife which could become scarce and it provides a relaxing and very enjoyable day out.
March 2007.
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Sarah Morrison
 | The Importance of Urban Nature Reserves
Nature has adapted in many ways to live in towns and cities, and even a small garden can be home to a variety of wild plants and animals. So it is not surprising that even in an urban setting, a well managed Local Nature Reserve like Kinson Common can provide a valuable and stable habitat for wildlife and plants, often including some rare species.
Also, people benefit greatly from living close by. Easy access to an area of heath or woodland gives us a healthy, natural environment in which to walk and watch wildlife. It helps us to relax, and gives us a place to escape to. People can discover an interest in the natural world by going out and seeing things for themselves, and can get involved in events and practical management of the sites, organised by local councils and Friends of groups.
My own interest in nature was sparked by seeing a Green Woodpecker on a football pitch on my way to school, hardly the depths of an ancient woodland ! I had never seen anything like it at the time, and was amazed by the bright red of its head and the strange way it was hopping through the grass. There is a great potential in our towns to hold wildlife of all kinds, and sites like Kinson Common are becoming more and more important as urban areas are expanding. There is no doubt that we need to protect these sites for our wildlife, and for our own wellbeing.
April 2007
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Laura Bryant
 | Kinson Common-My View
I have lived less than 5 minutes walk from Kinson Common for over 10 years yet it has only been the last 3 years that I have walked the Common.
I always thought that to "get away from it all" it meant getting in the car and heading off for the countryside....how wrong was I !
From a young age I have had an interest in wildlife and photography and I particularly enjoy macro photography.
Kinson Common is a breath of fresh air in the middle of a large housing estate. There is so much to see and I can honestly say that I see something different on each walk.
This past week alone I have seen a female Broad-bodied chaser dragonfly ( pictured above ), Longhorn Moth, St Marks Fly and Plaited Door Snail- all of these I have never seen before !
If you see someone walking along the Common with a camera on top of a long metal pole- that will be me- look forward to meeting you !
May 2007
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