You can explore our range of wildlife and nature using our online map.
Once you have opened the map, open the menu on the left-hand side and select 'choose map layers'. You can then select from a range of options to view on the map.
About wildlife in Bracknell Forest
Bracknell Forest has a rich and varied landscape. It has a wide range of habitats that support a diversity of plants and animals.
Over 20% of the total area is protected by local designations. This includes local nature reserves and local wildlife sites.
There are also highly important European designated sites including:
- 9 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs)
- a Special Protected Area (SPA)
- a Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
No feeding please
We understand that feeding the ducks, geese and swans is a popular activity for families.
People may give only a little food. But, thousands of visitors feeding wildlife in our parks has consequences for the wildlife that lives there.
Collecting fruit and fungi
Community orchards
There are opportunities to collect fruit (once ripe) at our community orchards:
- Lark’s Hill (RG42 2QD)
- Lily Hill Park (RG12 2RX)
Be considerate of other park users and only take enough fruit for yourself.
Foraging
During autumn, green spaces have all sorts of weird and wonderful fungi, berries and nuts.
Please remember to leave some of these seasonal offerings untouched. It provides an important food source for animals, such as birds and mammals.