Over the next few weeks a Forestry Commission approved contractor will be spraying Oak trees with previously reported Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) infestations. Details about the caterpillars for this moth can be found in the link below. The Forestry Commission also has guidance on their website. If you think a tree has OPM please contact the Forestry Commission…
On Wednesday 22 January London Universities and Colleges Athletics will be holding their annual run on the Common
If you see motorbikes on the Common call the local Safer Neighbourhoods Team on 0208 649 3604 giving as much detail as you can, and they will respond if they are on duty. If they are not on duty leave a message and call 101 giving details.
A new bin has been installed on the footpath linking Brookmead Road and Redhouse Road (see photo). This is initially for a trial period. If the bin gets used for dumping domestic rubbish, it will be removed. The bin near Southampton Gardens has been removed because it was being used for dumping domestic rubbish.
‘This book is a non-specialist account that chronicles the natural transformation of the original grass heath on Mitcham Common into an exceptionally wide range of habitats including fully structured oak woodland. It is based on personal observations over more than fifty years and is extensively illustrated.’ Janet Morris 2015. All Change on Mitcham Common –…