We are delighted to be working with Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust to help improve the biodiversity across Mid Wales.
Alongside the wildlife trust and Powys County Council, we are installing a number of wildlife boxes on sites in Welshpool and Newtown - with plans to install more over the coming months.
It was all part of the Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Green Connections Powys project, which brings together businesses, community groups and landowners to tackle climate change and encourage nature across the county.”
Jacqui Gough, SWG director, says: “We are always looking for ways to ensure our construction sites are as green as possible, so when we heard about this project we were very keen to get involved.
“Each of the sites involved in the project are housing projects we have completed for Powys County Council, so we would like to thank them for allowing the habitat boxes to be installed and for agreeing to keep an eye on them to make sure they are maintained.
“So far we have identified locations and scheduled installation of three bird boxes and three insect boxes, which are great for increasing the local bird and bee population, on two recently-completed sites in Welshpool. We are also looking at installing a pair of swift boxes in Treowen, Newtown, and are now in the process of assessing the suitability of other sites.”
Lottie Glover, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust Community Wildlife Officer, says: “We are delighted to work with SWG and Powys County Council to provide more space for wildlife.
“Not only will installing these boxes improve biodiversity in the area, it will also undoubtedly have a positive impact on local residents, connecting them with the nature on their doorstep – something we know to be hugely beneficial for wellbeing.”
Cllr Matthew Dorrance, Powys County Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for a Fairer Powys, said: “I’m delighted that this initiative has taken place and I would like to thank Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust and SWG Construction for their involvement.
“As part of our At Home in Powys – Housing Business Plan, we want to encourage and support a greener future for our council housing estates and improve the wellbeing of our tenants.
“This initiative will not only boost biodiversity and have a positive impact on our tenants but it will help us deliver a greener Powys.”
For more information about the Green Connections Powys project click here.
