Mowing for Biodiversity course

Date Published: 16 September 2021

Developed by the Ranger Service and Greenspace officers, ‘Mowing for Biodiversity’ demonstrates how changes to the process is not only good for our pollinators but also for our communities. 

 

Across Aberdeenshire you may notice changes in the way that some council-owned grass areas are being managed.

 

It could be that frequency of cutting in some areas is being reduced or that some areas are not being cut at all and left to grow longer.

 

We are also increasing the numbers of wildflowers and trees we are planting. Wildflowers and native trees provide a home for a variety of insects, including our wild pollinators, which in turn provides food and shelter for other animals. This variety of life is what we mean by biodiversity.

 

There is still a requirement for these areas to be managed and maintained.

 

The course explains the reasons behind these changes happening across Aberdeenshire and the positive benefits for people and wildlife.

 

You can access the course here: Course: Mowing for Biodiversity (aberdeenshire.gov.uk)