Re-wilding

The Parish Council, along with suggestions from local residents, have identified a number of roadside verges and other areas that have the potential to develop into wildflower areas. These areas have been taken out of routine maintenance and managed for biodiversity with an annual grass cut and removal regime carried out in late summer.

In addition, there are many roadside verges across the Parish which are planted up with naturalised crocus, daffodils as well as wooded areas with snowdrops and bluebells. These areas provide a splash of early spring colour, popular with local residents and pollinating insects. After the naturalised bulbs have finished flowering, many of these areas are followed by cow parsley, buttercups and other wildflowers including 3 species of orchids adding to the season of interest.

Rewilding sites are identified with a timber post along with a Bee logo to acknowledge that the area is being pro-actively managed and maintained for biodiversity.