You may have noticed that some areas of the Harrogate district are being left to grow and not mown.
This is part of an intentional plan to promote wildlife and support the bee population. The longer grass and wildflowers provide food and homes for pollinating insects, as well as supporting carbon reduction goals.
As well as leaving areas to grow and encourage biodiversity, Harrogate Borough Council have also planted – with the help of volunteers – more than 5,000 wildflower plugs on the Stray in Harrogate.
Collectively, these biodiversity areas will provide habitats and green corridors for pollinators that play a key role in sustaining the flora and fauna across the district.
