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An application to create a community nature reserve at Berewood has been submitted to Winchester City Council’s planning team. Part of the 250 acres of green space across the site, the nature reserve will run along the western edge of the development and include children’s play areas, a dog agility area, and many ecological improvements. The application also includes the southern allotments, one of two allotment sites on the development, which will be for resident use and managed by Newlands Parish Council. You can read the full application details on the Winchester Planning Portal  
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Up to £2000 is on offer for eco-friendly projects that will help deliver Winchester City Council’s target of becoming a carbon neutral district by 2030, thanks to an innovative digital fundraising scheme.  The ‘Greener Future Fund’ Crowdfunding platform is for any voluntary or non-for-profit organisations to fundraise online from within their communities and networks in the Winchester district, but also from national funds with possible match-funding from the council. Up to ten standout projects will be selected by the council to unlock a grant of up to £2000 each. These ideas will need to demonstrate how they will cut carbon
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Over the last year, Redrow have been working in partnership with the Wildlife Trust to develop a new strategy for enhancing nature on their developments. They have released a document setting out the vision, approach and commitments to enhancing biodviersity on developments. This ties in with our strong ecological approach at Berewood; finding ways to connect people with nature and ensure it thrives for the long-term. It is wonderful to see house builders recognising the importance of biodiversity, and taking a pro-active approach to not only protecting but also enhancing the spaces they are developing. Read the Redrow and Wildlife
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Engineers Mayer Brown have been providing transport, design and environmental inputs at every stage of the development process at Berewood. They have recently published a case study on the challenges of protecting the environment whilst developing land, which you can read here.
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Berewood is in the process of being certified as nitrate neutral, overcoming a significant issue in the Solent region as multiple other projects have been put on hold due to their development containing compromising levels of nitrates in soils. Whilst nitrogen is naturally present in soil and water, this is usually in low quantities and won’t have an impact on habitats or humans. When soil is disturbed however through building works, excess nitrogen is released which enters the water and this can have a devastating impact on biodiversity and public health. To meet the detailed criteria set out by Natural
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The Jan – March 2020 Newlands Parish Council Newsletter is available to view and download. To find out more about the Parish Council, please visit their website.
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