How we manage West Wickham Common

Managing the West Wickham Commons

West Wickham Common is a 10-hectare area of public open space owned and managed by the City of London Corporation. It is home to heathland, veteran oak pollards and remains part of a 'green arc' of urban commons on the border of London and Kent. West Wickham Common is part of a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) owing to its mosaic of ancient woodland, acid grassland and heathland habitats. Its natural and cultural heritage are of national importance, the legacy of centuries of interaction between people and the environment.

As we progress through the 2020's and beyond, the challenge of protecting this valuable resource will increase as pressures from environmental and human factors mount. To meet this challenge we have adopted a 10-year Plan to explain how we will manage West Wickham Common to protect and enhance it for wildlife, people and landscape.

The Plan covers everything from the management of the ancient woodland and specialist species, to improving our conservation and interpretation of the reserves heritage features, how we wish to work with our local community, partner organisations and volunteer groups, provide educational opportunities, improve our visitor provision and much more. You can read more about how we hope to achieve this in the Plan below.

West Wickham Common and Spring Park Management Plan 2021-2031