Worcester green space undergoing work to boost its biodiversity
The city council said it is carrying out a "programme of improvements" at Aconbury Orchard
A range of work is being carried out at a popular Worcester green open space in a bid to help support the wildlife living there while keeping it as an inviting place for people to visit.
Worcester City Council has announced it has started a "programme of improvements" at Aconbury Orchard in the Warndon villages near the Ronkswood Hill Meadow.
The project includes the creation of two new wetland areas in its western meadows as well as a new pond at its northern one to boost its biodiversity, with bird boxes being installed in wooded areas in the south-west of it to provide new nesting opportunities.
A new fenced area so cattle can safely graze the land is also going to be created, with kissing gates added so people can still get through safely without any risk of the animals escaping.
Chair of the city council’s environment Committee, councillor Zoe Cookson, said: “The city council is committed to boosting biodiversity in Worcester and these improvements at Aconbury Orchard will bring significant benefits to our city’s wildlife, plants and soil quality.
“We are making sure that the site continues to be a great place to visit, walk the dog or to simply get away from it all and enjoy the benefits that relaxing in nature can bring.”
The council said the work is being funded through Section 106 contributions from developers and is due to be completed by the end of November, with the site remaining open to the public during it all.