Posted on 10th Mar
Barratt and David Wilson Homes celebrated World Wildlife Day (3rd March) by showcasing its commitment to ecology across its Nottinghamshire developments.
This sustainable approach involves the creation of safe spaces for wildlife around its new communities, planting various plant species and trees to ensure nature can thrive.
All developments feature bee-friendly planting and hedgehog highways as standard.
At Elm Tree Park in Rainworth, more than 11 acres of public open space has been created, and a biodiversity area has been implemented. What’s more, 11 bird and bat boxes have been installed, and more than 1,000 new hedgerows and 200 trees are being planted.
At Fernwood Village, close to Newark, more than 52 acres of public open space has formed part of the development. Over 40 bird and bat boxes have been incorporated in the development, as well as swift bricks. The established community will also benefit from more than 3,000 new hedgerows and over 1,000 trees planted.
At Stonebridge Fields in Market Warsop, the five-star developer is implementing more than 30 bird and bat boxes. Over six acres of public open space is being created, in addition to a near two-acre biodiversity area and over 1,000 new trees.
At The Hawthorns in Sutton, there are nine bird and bat boxes onsite, and more than six acres of public open space. 1,300 new hedgerows and 300 trees will be planted by the time of completion.
Thoresby Vale in Edwinstowe will enhance the biodiversity of the development adjacent to a 350-acre country park. On the development itself, more than 800 new trees are being planted, whilst 10 bird and bat boxes, plus swift bricks, are being installed.
Martyn Parker, sales director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “It’s important we give both people and nature a home, and we are proud of our ecological commitments in Nottinghamshire.
“Through our partnership with the RSPB, we are able to implement a wide range of wildlife-friendly features into our developments to ensure our residents can be at one with nature.”
