Green Party councillors say they are “100% in favour” of the new wildflower sanctuary being created at the Cherry Orchard Nature Reserve in Worcester. Worcester City Council has joined forces with the Warwickshire & West Mercia Community Rehabilitation Company, in efforts to reclaim a large area of the reserve. St Stephen ward councillor Marjory Bisset said: “I am delighted to hear about the plan to create this new haven at the Cherry Orchard – this is just what’s needed to benefit local diversity and make Worcester more beautiful.” Approximately one third of the area dominated by bramble and dog rose will be left untouched in order to provide shelter for nesting birds and small mammals. The rest will be cleared to provide light, ensuring the growth of wildflowers such as a vast variety of orchids, Michaelmas daisy and coltsfoot
A future haven for wildflowers is being created at Cherry Orchard Nature Reserve close to Worcester city centre. The City Council has joined forces with the Warwickshire and West Mercia Community Rehabilitation Company to reclaim a large area of the Reserve which had become overgrown with invasive brambles. Approximately one third of the original area dominated by bramble and dog rose will remain, providing plenty of shelter for nesting birds and small mammals. Other parts will be cleared to provide more light so that wildflowers including the Common Spotted Orchid, Pyramidal Orchid, Michaelmas Daisy and Coltsfoot can grow and attract pollinating insects.