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Northwich Goes Wild for Butterflies!
14 May
Summary
- Northwich is the first Cheshire town to champion butterfly-friendly initiatives.
- Local students will plant pollinator-friendly flora across the town centre.
- The project spans three years, focusing on biodiversity and pesticide reduction.
Northwich town centre is set to become a haven for butterflies and moths through a new partnership with Butterfly Conservation. The town council has pledged to support insect populations, becoming the first in Cheshire and fourth in England to adopt this initiative.
On June 4, pupils from 20 local schools will plant pollinator-friendly flowers, contributing to butterfly-friendly pathways from High Street to Northwich Train Station. Each planter will feature a plaque and QR code offering advice on creating butterfly-friendly gardens.
This three-year project involves Northwich BID and Northwich Rotary, focusing on creating a biodiversity plan, ensuring access to green spaces, and eliminating harmful pesticides. Residents are also encouraged to participate by planting nectar-rich flowers and reducing pesticide use.
Rupert Adams of Butterfly Conservation highlighted the importance of such actions given the long-term decline of UK butterfly species due to habitat loss and pollution. Town Mayor Julie Macdonald emphasized that even small changes, like planting flowers, can make a significant difference.
