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May 2024
‘Nature isn’t Neat’ came into force this spring to allow our grassy areas to flourish
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‘Nature isn’t Neat’ came into force this spring to allow our grassy areas to flourish
Posted on : 07 May 2024
Grassy areas across Caerphilly County Borough will be left to grow and flourish during spring and summer to create meadow areas and space for nature.
The ‘Nature Isn’t Neat’ project has replaced ‘No Mow May’ to encourage us all to alter the way we manage our grassland on verges, open spaces and parks to benefit nature. These changes will also help combat the biodiversity and climate crisis.
As part of the Gwent Green Grid Partnership, local authorities across Gwent have joined up green space management to create wildflower-rice pollinator habitats. By letting areas of grassland grow, we’re encouraging more wildflowers to flower, providing food and habitat for wildlife and pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
Not only does nature benefit, by allowing plants to grow bigger roots they store more carbon in the soil and help mitigate climate change.
Cllr Chris Morgan, Cabinet Member for Waste, Leisure and Green Spaces commented, “We are proud to support the nature isn’t neat project to allow our meadow areas and wildflowers to grow and bloom. The project also allows us to maintain and enhance the biodiversity across the borough.
Any residents with concerns or questions, can ask their local councillor. We are always seeking feedback from residents and I look forward to hearing from you”.
Green spaces will continue to be managed to meet resident’s needs. Edges of pathways and verges on road junctions will be cut to maintain safety. Large open spaces, recreational areas and sports pitches will also be maintained.
To find a full list of areas which will be left to grow in 2024:
https://democracy.caerphilly.gov.uk/documents/s47598/Cabinet%20Report%20-%20Grass%20Cutting%20Regimes.pdf?LLL=1
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