FRIENDS OF THE RIVER CRANE ENVIRONMENT (FORCE)

The River Crane and Duke of Northumberland's River form part of West London Green Chain, a twenty mile chain of interconnected green spaces that runs along the River Crane and its key tributary, the Yeading Brook, to the River Thames. It is recognised as a vital wildlife corridor, allowing the movement of birds and small mammals and the distribution of plant species through the urban landscape of west London.

Friends Of the River Crane Environment (FORCE) was formed in the summer of 2003 to represent the interests of local residents regarding the River Crane and Duke of Northumberland’s River and their respective corridors within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and its environs, and to provide sustainable improvements to these environments for the benefit of local people and visitors, the flora and fauna.

FORCE obtained registered charity status in February 2005 (reg. no. 1108542). The objects of the group are as follows:

• To operate for the benefit of the public, and with other interested parties, to protect and enhance the environment of the River Crane, the Duke of Northumberland’s River, their corridors and surrounding open spaces within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and its environs, for the benefit of the ecosystem, residents and visitors.
• To advance the education of the public in the ecology, conservation, protection and improvement of the environment of the River Crane, the Duke of Northumberland’s River, their corridors and surrounding open spaces within the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and its environs.

Please feel free to get in touch with us regarding any aspects of our activities. We are supported and funded through our membership scheme and welcome volunteers of all ages and abilities to work within the local environment.

More information about FORCE can be found on the Web at www.force.org.uk.

FORCE Newsletter 15 Autumn 2006.pdf

FORCE Newsletter 14 Summer 2006.pdf

FORCE Newsletter 13 Spring 2006.pdf

FORCE Newsletter 12 December 2005.pdf

FORCE has also developed a vision for the River Crane Valley. The main aspects of this vision are, in the shorter term, improvements to the condition, local use and ecological value of the existing park and, longer term, to double its size, creating a new regional park which links Twickenham Station to Hounslow Heath. This can be downloaded here.