To us humans, Castle Meadows look like a varied landscape: river, grassland, shrubs and patches of woodland. For small creatures who live there – from insects to bats – the gaps between those may be more of a problem. Bats use linear features to navigate, insects need a continuous supply of food and shelter to be able to spread around the Meadows.

Our latest information board – featuring artwork by pupils from Our Lady & St.Michael’s School – explains how we are planting native shrubs and trees (including willow, birch, blackthorn, hawthorn, crab apple and hazel) to provide better connections.