More than 400 trees have been planted as part of latest landscape works at Silverstone Park that will help wildlife to flourish.
In addition to the trees, the works have included planting 500 linear metres of hedgerow, 6,000 shrubs and a further 12,500sq metres of tussock grassland and species-rich grass.
The project marks a continuation of works by developer MEPC to ensure the Park’s 131 acres include appealing and considered green spaces that give back to nature and can also be enjoyed occupiers’ employees and visitors.
Kim Walney Dean of ASA Landscape Architects, which has carried out the works, said: “It’s great to be involved in a project that positively contributes towards enhancing local biodiversity and habitat provision for great crested newts, bats, nesting birds and reptiles.”
The trees, explained, Kim include a mix of eight different native species, such as silver birch, common hazel and bird cherry.
These contribute to the local biodiversity by providing a varied source of food and habitats to a wide range of native wildlife.
“Four hundred trees planted inside a month is a worthy effort, despite the weather sometimes not being kind,” added Kim.
“They have been bare root-planted so should start to thrive quite quickly.
“The species-rich grassland will start to flourish and flower from mid-summer, whilst the tussock grassland mix will start to form habitats for insects, small mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles.
“These include nesting sites during spring, food during summer and autumn, and shelter during winter.
“This latest project adds to the landscape improvements we’ve been working on with MEPC over the last decade at Silverstone Park and will provide effective screening as well as seasonal interest along the existing bridle path.”
