Giving nature space to thrive in Chelmsford all year round
25 September 2024
Charlotte Maltby
During the warmer months, grassland in Chelmsford’s public spaces is deliberately cut less frequently.
Giving nature on our doorsteps space to thrive
Parts of the 1,700 acres of grassland managed by the city council will be cut less frequently to create more space to thrive for nature.
Newlands Spring Primary School pupils embrace wildflower planting project
Students from Newlands Spring Primary School helped to plant over 20 species of wildflowers at Copperfield Road Play Area.
Chelmsford’s wildlife corridors give space to thrive
We’ve been giving many of the areas we manage some space to thrive. Last year we changed how we maintain around 1,700 acres of our grassland