Barnwood Park - to be included in Urban Greening Project

Barnwood Park is to be included in an Urban Greening Project which is designed to create/improve wildlife habitats throughout the city. It will be run in partnership with Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust, The University of Gloucesershire and the Environment Agency.

City Councillor Joanne Brown said, "The project is 50% financed from the European Structural Investment Fund. The objective is to improve natural habitats and engage local communities more with the outdoors. I would like to see work to create Sustainable Drainage areas such as swales and the creation of a natural habit to encourage butterflies and bees. There are also a few areas that might benefit from extra trees. This is an exciting project but it's in the early stages and we will ensure local residents are fully consulted as it progresses."

To express your views on what you think about our local green spaces visit: www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/7PCJ67K