Welcome to mybrokenbridges.org.uk
Come and support our community project aiming to buy land at Broken Bridges, between Lower Bemerton and Harnham in Salisbury, to create a nature reserve for the local community.
Who we are
Broken Bridges Nature Reserve Limited (BBNR) is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) set up by local people to acquire and protect some of the land at Fitzgerald Farm.
The 34 acres of Fitzgerald Farm, in the area commonly known as Broken Bridges, between Lower Bemerton and Harnham, is currently on the market.
Thanks to the enthusiastic support of more than 200 local people, it has been listed by Wiltshire Council as an Asset of Community Value (ACV), giving the community the opportunity to raise money to purchase the reserve area.
The meadows include part of the River Avon Site of Special Scientific Interest and Special Area of Conservation, along with important habitats such as wet floodplain meadows, wood pasture, rare Carr woodland and chalk streams.
What needs to be done
Once a thriving haven for nature, the wildlife of the meadows has sadly declined due to the lack of suitable management over many years. Rank vegetation has established, trees are dying and the condition of the footpath is very poor due to erosion from flooding and tree roots.
Our aim is to restore and enhance its wildlife interest for everyone to enjoy and to improve access for all along the well-used Broken Bridges public footpath, which provides a vital link between Harnham and Bemerton. This work includes:
We have an exciting opportunity to safeguard this much-loved natural area as a community asset, improve access through it and enhance its wildlife for everyone to enjoy.
How can you help?
Visit our FAQ page for more information, Donate page to learn how to donate to the campaign, Subscribe for regular email updates or the Contact page for how to get in touch.
Last updated - October 2024.
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