We should all recognise that Land of the Fanns has been a huge success and will positively change the way we work together across our landscape. I am sure all partners and stakeholders will agree that we need to grasp this opportunity and work closely to sustain the energy and
The Land of the Fanns began in earnest with the projects which started in the summer of 2017. However, planning for this complex programme began even further back, over 10 years ago in 2011. And still, if you look at the origins of the partnerships and landscape regeneration projects that
Essex Gardens Trust successfully bid for funding from the Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme to research sites of historic and local interest in Thurrock. The culmination of this is an inventory of these sites which we hope will be useful to Thurrock planning authorities when making decisions which
Why is there a need to protect greenspaces? There is significant pressure on public spaces. Locality’s Report ‘The Great British Sell Off’ shows that the UK is losing over 4,000 publicly owned buildings and spaces every year.Ā With increased pressure on council budgets, green spaces can be viewed as too
This is only the third vintage bus tour of heritage sites that Land of the Fanns have been involved with, this time to visit a number of sites in Havering which are all part of the DiscoverME network. DiscoverME, which stands for Discover Metropolitan Essex is a joint initiative between
As we all sit down for a well earned cuppa at the end of another busy day, theĀ sun warming the 200 year old walls, I feel a glow of satisfaction and pride. We are half way through what has almost been a fairly normal year for most of usĀ and of
The Land of the Fanns is delighted to announce the publication of a new book which details theĀ history, natural history and heritage of the area from its earliest beginnings to the 20th century. Researched and written by local historian and buildings conversationist Sue Smith, The Land of theĀ Fanns and its
Howard Vaughan from the RSPB led two free guided circular walks on 23 and 27 May 2022 around the Ingrebourne Valley. Ā Spring was in full flow as they explored the wildlife of the river, marshes, woods and surrounding farmland. Read the full account of Howards walks by clicking on the
Oliver road Lagoons is a fascinating brownfield site in West Thurrock, owned by The Land Trust and managed by Essex Wildlife Trust. Oliver Road Lagoons is one of the best sites in the country for invertebrates and is inhabited by some very rare species, including the distinguished jumping spider. This
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