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A Day in the life of... John from the Basingstoke Canal Supporting visitor services at the canal

Celebrating Surrey’s rare heathland Get involved with Heath Week 2024

Inspiring young minds to celebrate Surrey’s ancient trees Get involved at your local Surrey library

Over 36,000 new trees for Surrey Over 510,744 trees have now been planted across the county

Send a ‘Postcard from the Future’ and shape what Surrey Hills should look like Shape what the Surrey Hills should be like in 2100

Look out for Asian Hornets this Summer This invasive species poses a threat to native honey bees

Ash Dieback disease in Norbury Park Bridleway and car park closure currently in place

Changes to the Basingstoke Canal Authority and Canal Centre Future proofing services on the Canal

A day in the life of a Tree Planting Project Support Officer Planting the right tree in the right place

Tree planting season success Coordinating the planting of trees across Surrey

Surrey launches new dog walkers code of conduct Helping to protect wildlife and the natural environment.

Residents invited to have their say on improving Surrey’s paths Public survey open until 10 March 2024.

Filming in Surrey's Countryside Two Surrey locations featured in Ridley Scott's, Napoleon

A day in the life of a countryside ranger apprentice A vital role in our Countryside Access team

40 years of countryside management in action Over 60 volunteers come together on Epsom Common

Welcoming the flock to Brockham Limeworks Helping biodiversity through conservation grazing

Cattle arrive at Tice's Meadow New additions helping with biodiversity at Tice's Meadow

GPS grazing collars for moo-ving Surrey cows Ground-breaking technology in Surrey's countryside

Local authorities to protect much loved nature reserve Tice's Meadow future is safe

Helping Chessington’s Giraffes to eat their greens! Coppicing in Norbury Park helping to feed the herd

New facilities rejuvenate Newlands Corner New easy access trail launched Spring 2023