Extension of the Swindon Forest Meadows project

By Neil Pullen, Swindon Conservation Lead

Over the past two years, we have partnered with Swindon Borough Council to deliver the Swindon Forest Meadows project. The partnership has been a real success, creating new areas of woodland, scrub and grassland at Mouldon Hill, new woodland and river restoration at the Rivermead Flood Storage area, and supporting community projects throughout Swindon.

A fantastic band of volunteers come together in all weathers to create and manage habitats and to record the wildlife seen. However, it is not just the wildlife that has benefitted; over the past few years, so many people have accessed local green spaces as a boost to their physical and mental wellbeing.

Following its success, we are delighted that Swindon Borough Council has agreed to extend and expand the project. We look forward to working with new communities and welcoming volunteers from across Swindon to create and maintain spaces for wildlife and people.

A major focus will be on enhancing the wildlife corridor running from Mouldon Hill Country Park through the River Ray Parkway and on providing access to nature for more communities.

Follow the Swindon Forest Meadows Facebook page for updates.