Rewilding Walsall
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Rewilding is the large-scale restoration of ecosystems to the point where nature is allowed to take care of itself. It encourages a balance between people and the rest of nature.
Why we're doing this
Rewilding aims to restore and protect nature. It can create ecosystems that need little or no management. It can also reduce climate change and strengthen landscapes so they can cope in the future.
What we're doing
We want to expand grassland, heathland, wildflower, and tree cover throughout the borough.
We're allowing grass to grow and planting trees. Increasing heathland can help local pollinators, some of which may be rare or endangered. These natural habitats provide homes for wildlife, and help reduce carbon emissions.
This creates a natural ecosystem for insects, birds, and mammals. It also provides us with more diverse spaces to connect with nature.
We will keep areas clean and well-maintained.
You can find out more about rewilding and its benefits on the Rewilding Britain website.
Where to find our rewilding plots
The map below shows the rewilding plots across the borough. It includes areas for tree planting, and where we will mow grass three times per year.
Click or tap on the hamburger menu (three lines at the top left corner) to add your postcode and find the plots that are closest to you.
Alternatively, you can see a list of the rewilding plots below.
Where are the rewilding plots?
Aldridge Central and South
- Redhouse Play Area
- Sunnybank Quarry
Aldridge North and Walsall Wood
- Brookland Road Open Space
- Druids Walk Amenity Space
- Greenwood Road Play Area
- Lindon Road Open Space
- Vigo Common
Bentley and Darlaston North
- ABC Park
- Anson Road
- Bush Park / Owen Park
- Edward Street Open Space
- Park Lane / Cook Street
Birchills and Leamore
- Croft Street / Penkridge Close
- Green Lane Amenity Green Space
- Odell Road
- Sydenham Playing Fields
Blakenall
- Essex Road / Coalpool Lane
- Leckie Road Open Space
- Proffitt Street Open Space
Bloxwich East
- Church Street Open Space
- Drake Road open Space
- Mallory Crescent Open Space
- Ingram Road Open Space
Bloxwich West
- Abbey Square
- Fisher Road Open Space
- Glastonbury Crescent Open Space
- Glastonbury Way Open Space
- Issac Walton Pool
- Sneyd Hall Road
- Sneyd Lane Open Space
- Turnberry Road Amenity Green Space
Brownhills
- Cherwell Drive Open Space
- White Horse Road
Darlaston South
- Broadwaters Road Open Space
- Festival Avenue
- Kendrick Place
- Lower Bradley Playing Fields
- Open Land between Stanley Road and Pinfold Street
- Queen Street Moxley Park
- St Lawrence Way
Paddock
- Newquay Road Play Area
- Park Hall Pool
- Treyamon Road
- Wood End Road Play Area
Palfrey
- Bescot Crescent Open Space
- Laburnum Road Open Space
Pelsall
- Moat Farm Pool
- Moat Farm Way Play Area
- Ryders Hayes Open Space
Pheasey Park Farm
- Moreton Avenue Open Space
Rushall and Shelfield
- Brook Meadow Open Space
- Grange Crescent Open Space
- Radleys Play Area
- Stubbers Green
- Westgate
Short Heath
- Birchcoppice Gardens
- Queen Lea Roundabout
St Matthews
- Highgate Drive Play Area
Streetly
- Hundred Acre Wood / Goodwood Park
Willenhall North
- Brereton Road Open Space
- Buckingham Drive Open Space
- Coppice Farm Open Space
- Delamere Road
- Greaves Crescent
- Harlech Road Open Space
- Miles Meadow
- Sandland Road
- Tennyson Road
- Ullswater Road
Willenhall South
- Bentley Linear Walkway
- Tarn Close
- Tyler Road
- Villiers Street
How we maintain the plots
There will be a new, reduced mowing schedule.
We'll allow grass to grow throughout spring and summer. We will cut the grass at the plots once a year between late summer and early autumn. Poor weather may impact these dates. We will also cut grass around these areas for pathways, if suitable.
Progress so far
Rewilding takes time, but you can already see the progress as wildflowers grow at Walstead Road:
Initial growth of wildflowers at Walstead Road
Wildflower growth after one year at Walstead Road
What to do if there's a problem
You can report any problems with fly-tipping, litter or grass cutting.
