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First established in 2008 this group has an interest in all matters related to St Catherine's Hill, Christchurch, Dorset.

This group has an active committee which meets regularly and produces a varied programme of events. New members are always welcome.

    
Cyclists using paths which are out of bounds for cycling are causing disturbance to wildlife such as ground nesting birds and reptile breeding areas, as well as erosion and the formation of extra unwanted pathways. There are signs around the area to say where cycling is not allowed.
Please, if you cycle, keep to the main tracks only, Dudmoor Farm Rd (the old railway line) and the main track along the top from St Catherine's Lane, and observe all no cycling signs.

    
View from the hill and a Deer photographed at the bottom of the hill by Mike Bradley. See more Images of the Hill

Practical conservation tasks
There are regular opportunities to get more involved in the practical management of the site, usually on a Thursday or at weekends between September and May.
Work normally involves the cutting back of scrub using hand tools. Please contact Robin Harley to join the conservation volunteer mailing list.

Are you a friend?
Receive events programme and attend events for less, by becoming a member. Membership only costs £3 per adult. Please contact the chairman or see the Membership page for further details.

Do you have any spare time to take on the role of Membership Secretary for the FSCH? It is not an onerous task, Mel Gibbons our Chairman would be happy to go through what it involves with anyone interested.

History on the Hill - Christchurch Remembered - Report 1

History on the Hill - Christchurch Remembered - Report 2

HISTORY DAY 2017

FSCH win Heritage Lottery Fund bid - July 2017

FSCH Heritage Lottery Fund bid - January 2017

Update on the implementation of the Management Plan - February 2016

Felling Blocks - 2015/2016

Heathland Restoration work at Dudmoor Farm - February 2016

Management works at the Christchurch Gun Club site - February 2016

April 2015

On Tuesday 31st March large areas of the beautiful heathland at Town Common and St Catherine’s Hill, Dorset were destroyed by fire.
It is estimated more than 70 hectares of this wonderful and internationally important habitat has been lost.
The area will take many years to recover.

See latest updates on Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Facebook page

More photos can be viewed here

January 2015

  Press Release - Heavy horses used for tree work at St Catherine's Hill

     

Management Works Winter 2014/15       Map of St Catherine's Hill