Urban Buzz York
Part of the national Urban Buzz project, Urban Buzz York created or enhanced 35 hectares of pollinator habitat across 101 ‘Buzzing Hotspots’ in the city. Thanks to the efforts of over 2,200 volunteers, wildflower-rich grasslands were created or enhanced, bug-friendly gardens established, and fruit trees and spring bulbs planted across high profile locations such as Rawcliffe Country Park, York Museum Gardens, University of York and around the renowned city walls. Partners including City of York Council, St Nicks and committed community 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 York
- Duration of Project: 2016 – 2017
- Location of Project: York
- Species benefiting from Project: Pollinators and other invertebrates
- Project funded by: The Biffa Award, The Yorkshire & Clydesdale Bank Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Mr James Brown, Mr Richard Jones and Ms Alison Reboul.
- Project partners: City of York Council
- Habitat created/enhanced through project: 35 hectares
Across the city there has been transformation of green space to now vibrant and colourful space. These areas have been chosen to increase the population and diversity of insect pollinators. However, it’s not only the butterflies, bees, and hoverflies that will benefit. Local people and visitors now have a wider range of locations to relax and enjoy nature on their doorstep. and fascinating life cycles.
From wildflower margins to woodland glades, from bulbs under turf to bee hotels, and from fruit orchards to flowering parks, Urban Buzz York has been a great success. Thank you to Biffa Award, Garfield Weston Foundation, City of York Council, and all who have been involved in creating these fantastic pollinator habitats.
The Urban Buzz York project was supported by the Biffa Award, The Yorkshire & Clydesdale Bank Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation, Mr James Brown, Mr Richard Jones and Ms Alison Reboul.
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