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Kings Barton Environmental Group

The Kings Barton Environmental Group (KBEG) is a volunteer-led group within the Kings Barton Residents Association (KBRA). We bring residents together to understand, care for and improve the natural and environmental features around us.

KBEG has been established to promote environmental stewardship, biodiversity enhancement and sustainable management of Kings Barton’s shared environmental assets on behalf of current and future residents.

KBEG needs You!! - Do you want to be part of this Group, taking part in events or contributing in some way?

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Come back regularly to see more updates and events.

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KBEG needs You!! - Do you want to be part of this Group, taking part in events or contributing in some way? ~ Come back regularly to see more updates and events. ~

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  • Strategic Objectives

    Make it Green!

    Kings Barton isn't just somewhere we live; it is a place we want to build for the future. As a Community Group, KBEG wants to help maintain and enhance the biodiversity, green spaces and environmental features that make our neighbourhood special.

    We aim to achieve this through resident contributions, community partners and the organisations responsible for our shared spaces.

    We want to combine local views and knowledge with practical action. It's about making a positive difference, together.

  • Positive Steps

    These are the often small actions that can make a big difference.

    Before we can improve our environment, we need to understand it. Our activities will help us discover more about the wildlife, trees, habitats and green spaces around Kings Barton through observation, surveys, measurement and community knowledge.

    We'll also work with local organisations and environmental stakeholders to understand what is already being done and where there are opportunities to do more.

    Every survey, observation, conversation and volunteer activity helps build a better picture of our environment — and helps us decide where to focus next.

  • Future Forward

    This is about thinking about the Kings Barton of tomorrow. Some of the environmental features we enjoy today were established many years ago — including the Ridgeway beech trees.

    Those who planted them were thinking about future generations. As Kings Barton continues to grow, we want to help develop a long-term vision for a greener, more biodiverse and nature-rich community.

    Our ambition is to help create an environmental legacy that today's residents can be proud to pass on to those who live here in the future.

  • KBEG in Action

    This is how we make a difference. We aim to create Community conversation, events and activities that engage, inspire and inform. Our actions will give residents opportunities to get involved, learn something new, meet neighbours and make a visible difference. Examples include:

    🌳 Tree surveys and tree planting

    🐦 Bird and wildlife surveys

    🦇 Bat and other wildlife monitoring

    🌼 Planting and habitat enhancement

    🍂 Community litter picks

    📷 Photography and nature competitions

    🚶 Nature walks and local wildlife events

    🌱 Community environmental projects

    We'll share news, photographs, project updates and opportunities to get involved as the Group develops.

  • Useful Links

    We've collected some useful organisations, resources and sources of information to help residents discover more.

        Some of our favourites include:

    Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust. One of 46 UK Wildlife Trusts, standing up for the natural world

    Information and advice about trees, woods and wildlife

    Conservation of birds and nature

    Butterfly conservation

Find out more

KBEG Tree Survey - 2026

Save Our Trees!

Following the news about the launch of the King's Barton Environmental Group (KBEG) one of the first activities to be undertaken by the group is a community tree survey.

The team is looking to identify what has been planted in the public areas of the development and make an assessment of tree health. We have sadly seen a number of trees suffer from the heat of this summer and we want to map where this has happened and what is needed to restore these natural assets.

The survey will take place throughout September and the team will be photographing the trees and fauna that have been planted by Cala. If you have any experience with trees or would like to help the team collect information via your smart phones, please reach out to us here.

A screenshot on the trees recorded in and around Meadowside Park is shown below:

Join Us

Kings Barton is growing — and so is our opportunity to make it a greener, more biodiverse and enjoyable place to live.  You don't need to be an environmental expert — just have an interest in making Kings Barton a better place.

You could:

  • Join one of our activities or events

  • Help with a survey or wildlife project

  • Share your knowledge or experience

  • Suggest an environmental project

  • Help with planting or practical activities

  • Take photographs or record wildlife

  • Simply come along and find out more

Whether you can give an hour, an idea, a skill or a helping hand, we'd love to hear from you.

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