Urban Buzz Leicester
Part of the national Urban Buzz project, Urban Buzz Leicester created or enhanced 112 ‘Buzzing Hotspots’ in the city for pollinators. Thanks to the efforts of over 560 volunteers, wildflower-rich grasslands were created or enhanced, woodland ground flora enhanced, spring bulbs planted and nesting habitat created across profile locations such as Abbey Park, Victoria Park and Castle Hill Country Park. Partners including Leicester City Council, the University of Leicester, Naturespot and the network of committed Friends of Groups all worked together to bring colour and wildlife backs to the city’s parks and open spaces.
Quick Facts:
- Name of Project: Urban Buzz Leicester
- Duration of Project: 2017 – 2019
- Location of Project: Leicester
- Species benefiting from Project: Pollinators and other invertebrates
- Project funded by: The Biffa Award, People’s Postcode Lottery and National Lottery Heritage Fund
- Project partners: Leicester City Council, the University of Leicester, Naturespot and the city’s network of committed Friends of Groups
The Urban Buzz Leicester project worked in partnership with Leicester City Council, the University of Leicester, Naturespot and the city’s network of committed Friends of Groups.
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