A major restoration project is taking place at Bury Grounds in Rickmansworth, thanks in part to a £14,000 grant.
Once part of the grounds of the town’s former manor, Bury House, the 4.2-hectare site had become overgrown and neglected in recent years.
Now, with a grant from Grundon Waste Management via the Landfill Communities Fund (LCF), Three Rivers District Council (TRDC) is embarking on a restoration of the site.
The Bury Grounds Biodiversity Project will restore and protect the area’s natural habitat while ensuring the space is safe and accessible. It will also breathe new life into Taylor’s Cut, the loop of river that runs through the area, and see new boards installed to give visitors an insight into local wildlife.
Councillor Chris Lloyd, TRDC’s lead member for leisure, said: “Grundon’s funding helped pay for an ongoing tree management programme, which includes the preservation of many historic trees.
“We have also been clearing a lot of the brambles and overgrown areas and planting new trees. It’s about making sure the area is more accessible for visitors, while also being sensitive to both wildlife and the fact this is a heritage area.
“I have enjoyed walking and running through the Bury Grounds for many years and it is looking the best it has done in decades.”
Michelle Jones, project manager at Groundwork South, the charity which distributes LCF grants on behalf of Grundon, said: “We are delighted to support TRDC with this great project which puts nature at the heart of the community.”
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