Rushcliffe Borough Council (RBC) has again created a number of summer pollinator areas across the borough to encourage wildlife and habitats to thrive even further.
It follows on from the success of the scheme over the last four years and complements the national ‘No Mow’ in May campaign.
RBC has identified 36 sites across the borough that will grow from May to September this year, covering over three hectares. These are mainly on land RBC already owns and maintains, areas selected by local residents or by Town or Parish Councils.
The Streetwise team are now not mowing selected areas across Rushcliffe to help create natural corridors to support and enhance local wildlife.
This sustainable management of the open spaces helps to not only mitigate the impact of climate change, but also supports RBC’s Carbon Clever initiative and its commitment to become carbon neutral by 2030.
You can find out more on this year’s selected areas at www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/news-area/summer-pollinator-sites-return-across-rushcliffe-to-see-local-wildlife-thrive/.
You can also get involved if you have your own summer pollinator site on land not managed by RBC. For advice on re-wilding lawns, visit the Wild about Gardens website at www.wildaboutgardens.org.uk/.