Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

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Category Items

  • Ancient sites and monuments

    Monuments are discrete, localized items of obvious historical interest, such as a known settlement, Victorian aqueduct, or Romano-British villa. They are reference points in the landscape. Many ancient monuments are scheduled and protected from damage under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act (1979).

  • Country conservation

    We have been responsible for wildlife assets in the District for many years.

  • Countryside events

    We have a number of events throughout the year.

  • Countryside - general information

    Working closely with the local community, landowners and various environmental organisations, the council's Countryside Service aims to provide a countryside that is attractive and accessible to all sections of the community, while safeguarding and enhancing its wildlife, natural and historic features.

  • Countryside Local Access Forum

    Information on the countryside local access forum is available from Hertfordshire County Council.

  • Countryside surveys

    We undertake a number of surveys across the District.

  • Countryside Volunteers

    Why not work with one of the groups of Voluntary Wardens at one of our countryside sites? As a volunteer you can take part in many different activities on your interests and abilities.

  • Countryside - walks

    Why not take a walk around the many woodlands, nature reserves and paths in the district this Spring.

  • Management Projects

    Following a successful consultation exercise we have started work on the woodland improvement works required to start bringing our two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI's) Northaw Great Wood and Sherrardspark Wood up to favourable standard.

  • Ranger Services

    The Council's Countryside Ranger Service manages the Countryside sites for everyone to enjoy. The Rangers carry out practical conservation work and environmental education in addition to organising events and activities.

  • woodland management

    The Forestry Advisory Service provides advice and information on trees, woodland and tree-related issues to the Council, partner organisations and the public.

Environment