The Whitmoor Common Association was born, in 1991, out of an action group which opposed the erection of permanent fencing on Whitmoor Common.  The initial association was very vocal - it angered the Council representative who became even more determined to proceed.

Discussions were then held with the SCC.  After protracted negotiations it was agreed temporary enclosures would be used to retain the cows that the Council wished to graze on the Common in an attempt to increase the growth of heather, and contain the growth of shrubs.  This arrangement has worked and is still in place today.

The Whitmoor Common Association (WCA) is still very much alive today. Our aim is to help the Surrey Wildlife Trust and its rangers with the upkeep of the common. This assistance comes in two ways:

1. Muscle power - we organize volunteer days when we assist the ranger with clearance of areas of the common of shrubs, trees and undergrowth.  We also help maintain paths and access for all people. Funding is provided to train our volunteers in the use of power tools for efficiency and insurance cover.  Some of our volunteers are First Aid trained as well.
2. Financial sponsorship - when larger projects are undertaken or when large equipment needs to be hired for maintenance work the WCA helps to pay for this. The funds come from our membership fees.

Past projects included the clearing of Brook Pond and the building of a sluice to maintain water levels.  In the future we hope to be a part of the re-creation of the Italian Path, the last maintenance of which, rumour has it, was re-done by Italian prisoners-of-war during WW2. Also on the common, a bit earlier in history, is a Bronze Age burial ground.  This site is much overgrown and overrun by rabbits.

Whitmoor Common is a:

1. Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
2. Special Protection Area (SPA)
3. Local Nature Reserve (LNR)