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Rowan Field


This four hectare site was given to the Borough by the County following the construction of the Blackwater Valley Route. Named by local people it has been planted with native trees had a pond and car park constructed and can be found at the end of Shawfield Lane.

Access/furniture
One footpath with access for wheelchairs provides a circular route around pond in the corner of the site. Parking can be found via Shawfield Lane. Formal signage, occasional seating and dog bins are on site

Habitat
New mixed broadleaf woodland, planted for all year round features, meadowland and pond supporting a variety of flora and fauna.

Management
The park is managed by the Borough in partnership with the Blackwater Valley Countryside Partnership under a Service Level Agreement. Local conservation volunteers carry out many projects. Footpaths are cut regularly, meadowland mown annually with grass collected to promote ground flora. Tree work reactive.

Trees and Countryside Section
Parks and Countryside Services
Guildford Borough Council
Stoke Park Nursery
Nightingale Road
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 1ER

Tel: 01483 444771
Email: countryside@guildford.gov.uk

 


Page last modified on 29/09/2009
Address: Guildford Borough Council, Millmead House, Millmead, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 4BB Telephone: 01483 505050