Latest news

Royal Parks Board appointed - but no ecologists

Date posted: Tuesday 14th February 2012

Appointments have now been made for all 12 places on The Royal Parks Board but there doesn’t appear to be anyone with significant expertise in ecology among them. Click here for more details.

New Photo Competition: Entrances and Exits

Date posted: Wednesday 8th February 2012

Our eighth photo competition is for images of the entrances & exits of Home Park or Bushy Park. The closing date for entries is 12 noon on Monday 30th April 2012.

Click here for more details.

Ponds Photo Competition Winners

Date posted: Wednesday 8th February 2012

Stephen Darlington has won the latest FBHP Photo Competition with this amazing picture of a rainbow over Leg of Mutton Pond in Bushy Park. Click here to see the full gallery.

Oak Processionary Moth Spotters Required

Date posted: Tuesday 7th February 2012

CAN YOU HELP?
In June and July 2012 Royal Parks staff and volunteers will be searching Bushy Park for the caterpillar nests of the invasive European insect pest Oak Processionary Moth. This pest is a serious threat to human and animal health as well as to oak trees.
Click here to find out how you can help.

Oak Processionary Moth Briefing – Bushy Park

Date posted: Monday 6th February 2012

Gillian Jonusas, arboriculturalist with The Royal Parks, has issued a detailed briefing on the Oak Processionary Moth which is threatening oak trees as well as human and animal health in Bushy Park. Click here to read the briefing.

Appeals 2011: Planting Camellias and Bays

Date posted: Wednesday 25th January 2012

The successful 2011 Friends’ Appeal has made possible the planting of camellias and bay to replace invasive Rhododendrum Pontincum.

Bushy Park Manager's Report January 2012

Date posted: Wednesday 25th January 2012

An update report on Bushy Park from Simon Richards, Park Superintendent.