The Lower Wildlife Area

Lower wildlife area

Description

This area covers the site of the original paddling pool which has had the base broken and has been filled with top soil. This area has been allowed to seed naturally and provides a small wild area in the lower part of the park.

Current condition

The area lacks any structured management and at best is an area that has been left uncultivated. Dominant plant species have been allowed to flourish, especially docks (Rumex spp.). It is likely that the soil used to fill the paddling pool is too nutrient rich and thus not currently conducive to wild flowers.

Future Plans

The area will be managed as a wildlife area with habitat piles comprised of logs and wood chippings. Docks and other over-competitive plants will be reduced in number by physical methods and not allowed to seed.

News & Events

Mar 4, 2010
Category: News
Posted by: andrew
One of the loveliest sights this time of year is the Snowdrop. The Friends of Lowndes Park would like to plant more and are asking gardeners to donate any they may have that are ‘in the green’. If you would like to do so then please contact Joan Clark on 783035 or Phil Folly on 783691
Mar 4, 2010
Category: News
Posted by: andrew
Would you like to help in making Lowndes Park a nicer place to visit? There is a working party on the first Sunday of each month that carries out various projects within the park. Why not join up with Joan and the team on March 7 when they will be working on the Archena Garden. Meet up at 10am by the Guide Hut
Mar 6, 2009
Category: News
Posted by: Michael

On February the 28th the Friends submitted their biggest funding application yet...

Mar 2, 2009
Category: News
Posted by: Rob

Hardly news, but we ended 2008 on a disappointing note. The Town Council was unsuccessful in its bid for heritage lottery funding under the Parks for People scheme.



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