Community - Biodiversity at Harmondsworth Moor
In 1993, we began planning our new corporate headquarters at Harmondsworth Moor to the North West of Heathrow airport between the M25 and M4. As part of the planning agreement we were asked to restore and landscape which had previously been used as landfill and deliver the moor back to its natural state and open it to the public.
David Bellamy officially opened our new, 240 acre park to the public in June 2000. The area includes several miles of high grade river banks, lakes, ponds, grassland and young woodland. The park is open seven days a week and is now home to a wealth of wildlife and several rare species have been spotted there including insects like the stag beetle, river and marshland plants, skylarks and harvest mice.
With the help of a team of Park Rangers, we're committed to continue protecting the wildlife at Harmondsworth Moor.
"Biodiversity is the wealth of wildlife in the world around us, from wildflowers and insects to mammals and birds" – The Wildlife Trusts.
The management of biodiversity at British Airways Waterside headquarters falls under British Airways Standing Instruction 5, "Environmental Policy".
For diversity this means we will:
• comply with all legal requirements relevant to biodiversity and the management of biodiversity
• identify, conserve and enhance biodiversity at Harmondsworth Moor
• work with partners to establish principles for the use and management of Harmondsworth Moor
Biodiversity benchmark
In June 2007, we became the first airline and fourth company in the UK, to receive the Wildlife Trusts' new Biodiversity Benchmark for our land management of Harmondsworth Moor.
Following an audit by the Wildlife Trust we proudly maintained the accolade in 2008.
More about biodiversity benchmarkGreen Flag Award
Harmondsworth Moor has also been awarded the Green Flag Award, which is recognised as setting the national standard for parks and open spaces in England and Wales. We have retained this prestigious award every year since 2001.