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Bluebell Bliss - Best Bluebell walks in Essex Country Parks
In the months of April and May Bluebells bloom and huge swathes of woodland come alive with carpets of beautiful blue flowers. We’ve pulled together the best spots to enjoy these vibrant splashes of colour in the Essex Country Parks, from Brentwood and Belhus to Danbury this spring.
Posted on 3rd April 2024
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Top Five Family Spring Walks in Essex Country Parks and Heritage Sites
Spend some quality time with the family and make the most of the stunning parks and outdoor spaces in your local area.
Posted on 8th March 2024
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Thorndon: Improving our woodland with coppicing
A new woodland management programme using coppicing is starting this month at Thorndon Country Park.
Posted on 1st February 2024
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Thorndon: Woodland Ride Improvement works
A new programme of tree felling works at Thorndon Country Park which will improve the woodland pathways and allow species to thrive is about to start.
Posted on 1st December 2023
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Danbury: Flood Management Works
A project which will alleviate seasonal flooding at the award winning Danbury Country Park will also help support and encourage growing populations of amphibians and insects.
Posted on 28th November 2023
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We're celebrating National Tree Week
At Essex Country Parks we're passionate about the environment, which is why we’re celebrating National Tree Week (Saturday 25 November to Sunday 3 December).
Posted on 21st November 2023
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