Environment
The long-established BCA Environment Group has a wide remit which includes aircraft noise, traffic volumes, public transport, open spaces and planning applications. The BCA also supports the Barnes Common, and the volunteers who maintain the Leg o’ Mutton reservoir nature reserve. You can find more information about the local environment below.
Barnes Pond
Leg O’Mutton Reservoir
Barnes
Common & Barnes Green
Meet Russell, Our Greenkeeper
Russell has been the dedicated Greenkeeper at Barnes since 2013, a role that grew from the redevelopment of Barnes Pond following its sudden draining in 2001. His work is essential to maintaining the beauty and biodiversity of The Green, with a particular focus on managing the pond as a local wildlife haven and community space. Russell collaborates closely with the Council, contractors, local businesses, and residents to ensure The Green remains a treasured part of Barnes.
The Greenkeeper role is funded jointly by the BCA and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, and thanks to the support of BCA members, we can continue to preserve this vital part of our community. Your membership fees help ensure that Russell can keep our Green flourishing for years to come.
Greenkeeper Updates
Russell has been our Greenkeeper for several years following the sudden draining of Barnes Pond in 2001 and its subsequent redevelopment. The Greenkeeper’s role consists essentially of carrying out and organising works on and around the Green whilst liaising with the council, services and contractors as well as local businesses and residents.
