FEATURE: PET & BIRD CARE
staying steady at 20 and the change was very positive in the surrounding greenspace which forms part of the development. Bumblebee numbers were promising, more than doubling from 427 to 929. Invertebrate numbers naturally fluctuate more year-on-year so further surveys will be required to confirm long-term trends. The report notes potential areas that could be improved further. These include the creation of larger areas of scrub for nesting birds, increased community engagement to encourage homeowners’ actions, more plants for pollinators, and tweaking of wetlands to encourage more reed bunting and waterfowl. Helen Nyul, head of biodiversity at Barratt Developments, said: “To have shown that building a major new community can have such beneficial impacts on wildlife is really positive and gratifying. It also shows how we can go beyond biodiversity net gains by making spaces for nature in our developments too. We have worked closely with the RSPB to showcase how best to look after wildlife when building much needed new homes. We want the findings from this
survey to be used as an inspiration for how to give nature a home when building new communities.” Peter Strachan, Buckinghamshire
Council’s Cabinet Member for Planning and Regeneration, said: “Due to the falling numbers in different species, it’s more important than ever when we are looking at new development, to make sure we are taking care of our wildlife and providing struggling species with a place to settle. That is why we are really pleased to see a boost in urban wildlife at the Kingsbrook development. We hope that residents and animals alike will enjoy the wide range of wildlife friendly areas with shrubs, flowers, and water features. The scheme is a great example of building with nature in mind, and it will help the local wildlife prosper alongside residents, for years to come.” Adrian Thomas, the RSPB’s wildlife gardening expert who helped
guide Kingsbrook’s
wildlife features, said: “There are opportunities everywhere in our towns and cities to help wildlife and in doing so help stem its decline, whether it’s by embracing wildflowers on verges or creating
“There are opportunities everywhere in our towns and cities to help wildlife and in doing so help stem its decline.”
pools and ponds. And these help people – by greening our local spaces, we help people’s health and wellbeing by connecting with
nature and reducing flood risk. It really is win-win and shows what is possible when conservation and business work with a shared goal.”
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