Supporting a Vision for a Wilder Community Greenspace

Posted on 18 March 2024

Client: Community Group

Site: Frome, East Somerset

Communities know their greenspaces better than anyone, and this project was a clear demonstration that pairing this local knowledge and passion with SWTC's ecology and policy expertise is a fantastic way for communities to get a clearer idea on how to get started with their enhancement projects.

Aims and Objectives

For lots of communities, access to local greenspace is a prized asset and a valuable opportunity to connect with nature. In the midst of the biodiversity crisis, many communities are looking for ways to enhance the biodiversity value of their local spaces and ensure these special places are havens for wildlife. Sometimes, knowing where to start on an enhancement project is the hardest part and communities need expert advice to help them understand the potential their greenspace offers.

The key aim for this community was to work in partnership with SWTC to produce a Biodiversity Enhancement Strategy which presented a wilder vision for their greenspace and included an action plan of measures to take to achieve their vision.