 Work to boost biodiversity by improving habitat for native species at Lollycocks Field nature reserve in Sleaford is to start later this month. The work will have a positive impact on the economy and support walking and cycling in Sleaford.
Looking After Lollycocks is one of four schemes aimed at improving connectivity for wildlife and providing better access and enjoyment of blue green spaces in the town.
The Witham/Slea Blue Green Corridor Project is a partnership project funded by the European Regional Development Fund, South Kesteven District Council, North Kesteven District Council, Environment Agency, and National Trust is designed to restore and reconnect the river and river corridors through the urban reaches of both Grantham and Sleaford.
An early meadow cut and dead-hedging will take place in late March through to April, followed by construction of the extended boardwalk, installation of new information boards and the two new scrapes during summer. The new kingfisher nesting bank is planned for early autumn, whereas traditional hand coppicing and hedgerow planting will be in winter for least disturbance to wildlife.
Earlier this week at the Greater Lincolnshire and Rutland Visitor Economy Conference, Visit Lincolnshire launched the green tourism toolkit.
The new user-friendly resource provides businesses, with easy steps to help on their journey to become greener. The toolkit is laid out in five sections, managing sustainability, people, planet, place, and grant funding. With people, planet and place split into several sub-topics.
Businesses can also calculate their carbon emissions with the free carbon calculator. Access the Green Tourism Toolkit here.
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