Bumblebees won’t produce honey but they will pollinate your plants and they are in decline, one British sub-species being declared extinct in 1999.
Site Improvements
A guide to producing green space and park management plans
This guide has been produced by CABE Space to enable anyone involved in the management of publicly accessible parks and green space to write management plans that help them to manage, maintain, develop and improve their green space in the most appropriate way.
Tree Surgery
Any tree will need judicious trimming from time to time, either in the interests of safety or to lessen shade cast underneath them.
Growing trees and shrubs from seed
Autumn is the best time to collect tree seeds and berries for propagation.
Using images to promote your park or green space
Ask people to send in photos of the park, from any period in its history, including recent events.
Plants For Encouraging Butterflies
How to help butterflies to survive and thrive in your park.
Top pollinator-friendly plants for your park
A listing of the best plants to grow and encourage that will feed butterflies and birds.
Trees for different locations
Trees can be farmed annually – timber, fruits, mistletoe, holly, dried bay leaves, bundles of twigs, bags of logs and sawdust, staking poles, fencing, bedding, food for animals.
A list of inspiring events Friends Groups can put on!
An A-Z of possibilities for events.
Ensuring your event is accessible
Access and accessibility issues should play a part in the development of any park event.