This page shares annual updates on our Biodiversity Action Plan, highlighting work delivered across parks, open spaces, and the wider district.

From habitat creation and restoration to working with local groups and residents, these actions are part of our long-term commitment to protect and enhance biodiversity.

Each year builds on the last as we continue to create more space for nature and strengthen ecological connections across the district.

2024/25 update

The infographic below shares highlights from the first year of our Biodiversity Action Plan.

• 30% of council land under active management for biodiversity
• 130 linear metres of hedgerow planted
• 651 linear metres of hedgerow traditionally laid
• Creation and extension of 10 scrapes (temporary and shallow wetland habitats)
• 3 ponds protected and enhanced
• Over 162,000 bulbs planted including daffodils, crocus, wild garlic and snowdrops
• Over 15,000 new trees planted
• 4 biodiversity newsletters
• 4 bit-sized videos
• 4 new hibernation sites created for species like amphibians and reptiles
• 20% reduction in pesticide use in our parks and open spaces
• 4.25 hectares of new permanent grassland meadows created
• 1372 subscribers to the biodiversity newsletter
• 9,784 views of bite-sized videos

2025/26 update

The infographic below shares highlights from the second year of our Biodiversity Action Plan.

• 31% of council land under active management for biodiversity
• 1,325 metres of hedgerow planted and repaired
• 632 metres of hedgerow traditionally laid
• 7 scrapes created and extended
• 2 ponds and sustainable drainage (suDS) enhanced
• Over 139,000 bulbs planted including daffodils, crocus and snake's head fritillary
• Over 16,000 new trees planted
• Over 1 hectare of new wildflower roadside verge created
• 9 local nature reserves and 10 local wildlife sites managed
• 5 new hibernation and refuge features created for wildlife
• 13% reduction in pesticide use in our parks and open spaces
• An additional 2.77 hectares of grassland now managed for nature
• 4 biodiversity newsletters published
• 1,648 subscribers to the biodiversity newsletter
• 22,875 views of biodiversity bitesize videos

Find out more about the work we've been doing:

• Wetlands, ponds and scrapes
• Meadows and grasslands
• Tree and hedgerow planting 
• Hedgerow management and restoration
• Urban biodiversity (verges, cemeteries and green spaces)