Alder Hills Explained

Alder Hills is a suburb in Dorset that crosses the boundaries of Bournemouth and Poole. It is south of Wallisdown, east of Alderney and north of Parkstone.

History

In July 2019, a huge heathland fire occurred in the area. It was reported that it could take 20 years to recover after fire.^[1] In August 2020 there was another fire.^[2]

Environment

The Alder Hills Nature Reserve is in the area. The reserve is noted for its lizard and dragonfly populations. In 1984 it was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest by Natural England.^[3] The reserve is centred on a disused clay pit which has been converted into a fishing lake. ^[4] The lake is fed by a stream flowing in a culvert beneath Alder Road and drains through another culvert into Coy Pond Gardens.^[5]

Facilities

Alder Hills is served by the Heatherview Medical Centre.^[6]

Politics

Alder Hills falls within two constituencies. Part is within the Poole Constituency, and is served by the Conservative politician, Sir Robert Syms MP. The other part is within the Bournemouth West constituency and served by Conor Burns MP.

References

50.7417°N -55.9°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: WATCH: "The trees behind the house were seconds from catching alight". 2020-10-07. Bournemouth Echo. en.
2. Web site: Heath fire breaks out at nature reserve in Poole. 2020-10-07. Bournemouth Echo. en.
3. Web site: 1 August 2020. Alder Hills nature reserve. BCP Council.
4. Web site: Fishing at nature reserves - BCP. 2024-04-06.
5. Web site: Bourne Valley Sustainable Drainage 2000-present day - Poole & Christchurch Bays Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management. 2024-04-06.
6. Web site: Heatherview Medical Centre. 2020-10-07. Shore Medical. en-GB.