Wildflower rich grassland

There are many benefits to areas of long grass and wildflower meadows, such as:

Food and homes for essential pollinators including bees, butterflies and hoverflies
Added aesthetic value to our greenspaces
Enhanced biodiversity; increasing variety of plants and animals
Reduced disruption through less maintenance
Lower carbon footprint

The storyboard below highlights our ‘Making space for pollinators report’ that sets out our aims to help conserve and enhance local pollinators and their habitats. The plan supports the Pollinator Strategy for Scotland 2017-2027 and highlights the work and progress we have made in South Lanarkshire for Pollinators.

We continue to work closely with communities to develop areas and make positive improvements in the local environment and our quality of life. This might include:

Unmown grass
Wildflower meadows
Orchards
Raised beds and allotments

If you have ideas for how your local greenspace could be improved for wildlife, please get in touch. If you would like to get involved with local sites and groups, have a look at our information on Environmental Volunteering.

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