Nature Conservation in Luton is managed through the John Dony Field Centre. This includes the conservation of outdoor sites, schools’ programmes and activities and events
John Dony Field Centre
Hancock Drive
Bushmead
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU2 7SF
Tel: 01582 486983
Email: johndony@luton.gov.uk
The Nature Conservation Service actively manages habitats of conservation value throughout the borough with the help of contractors, conservation organisations and community groups.
The Nature Conservation Service surveys and monitors important habitats and species throughout the borough.
There are 19 county wildlife sites in Luton. The main sites are:
- Galley & Warden Hills
- Bradger’s Hill
- Cowslip Meadow
- Fallowfield
- Bluebell Wood
- Hay Wood
- Dallow Downs
- Leagrave Common, including Waulud’s Bank.
Galley and Warden Hills is Luton’s principal site and is owned by Luton Borough Council, even though it lies outside the borough. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and on 3 March 1993 became Luton’s first nature reserve. It is a nationally important site because of its wide range of chalk grassland communities of wild flowers and butterflies.
Nature Conservation staff help interpret these sites for the public through displays, leaflets, events and activities for the local community. They also arrange and provide specialist expertise for non-residential field trips for schools, colleges and children of all ages.
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The John Dony Field Centre also provides wide-ranging nature conservation services to Luton Borough Council by contributing to the planning process.
Opening times for the John Dony Field Centre:
Monday - Friday 9:30am - 4:45pm
