More wildflower verges to increase diversity in Crawley

By Crawley Borough CouncilContributor
Published 31st Oct 2023, 16:50 BST
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More and more wildflower areas have been created across the town following positive feedback from residents.Crawley Borough Council has now given over 27 grassed areas to wildflowers, with seven more planned to be created.

The council has installed signs at some of the areas so that residents can see that the areas have special designation and that the grass won’t be cut.

Councillor Bob Noyce, Cabinet member for Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change, said: “Wildflower verges help to increase biodiversity and provide bees, butterflies and other pollinators with food and shelter throughout the year.

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