We are planning to carry out further enhancements to the biodiversity site at Brookfield Drive. This includes creating five shallow wildlife ponds, additional native tree planting, interpretation signs and benches.
The site is on a floodplain and is frequently waterlogged. We want to create a diversity of habitats typical of floodplains in North Wales. The trees will help to reduce waterlogging and provide a carbon sink.
We propose woodlands on higher areas of field, meadows on lower lying areas and pondscapes in the lowest wettest areas.
There is potential for composting in the woodlands south of the ponds. This habitat layout will support a diverse variety of species.
Meadow:
- variety of plants and invertebrates
- great for birds, reptiles and amphibians
Woodland:
- wet woodlands are some of our least common habitats
- can plant willow, birch, alder and black poplar trees
Pondscapes:
- 5 ponds
- great for amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates
- popular with birds and mammals
Other additions:
- interpretation boards with routes, distances, places of interest and species of interest
- two wooden slab benches along the walking trail
How we will manage the site:
- we will maintain the existing mown paths and cut the meadows once a year
- grass clippings will be composted within designated areas on site
- encouraging thicket to establish amongst the trees to protect wildlife
- species monitoring and reporting
Questions and answers:
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The work will start in 2026.
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No, the site is on the 2 hectare field to the south of the football pitch.
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The Welsh Government Local Places for Nature Programme is funding the project. It will not impact revenue or parks budgets.
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The wet meadows will be cut at least once annually in September.
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Dog walking is welcomed on the fields.
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There is already provision of a dog poo bin in the Brookfield Drive Carpark.