Bromley Council has secured funding from the Local Authority Treescapes Fund to plant a new micro-forest in Norman Park. This is part of the Council’s commitment to protecting and enhancing green spaces and parks in the borough.
Councillors Josh Coldspring-White and Thomas Turrell joined Council officers, local volunteers and the Council’s Portfolio Holder for the Environment, Cllr Will Rowlands, in planting the new micro-forest on Wednesday 19 February.Many local people and children rallied behind the project and took part in the planting. This demonstrates how important local parks are to the community.
Micro-forests have several benefits including improved biodiversity, air quality and flood defences. They also make a park look far more attractive, reduce noise and provide mental health benefits to park users.
Councillor Josh Coldspring-White said:
“Local people treasure Norman Park and its beauty is greatly enhanced by the addition of this new micro-forest. This initiative is a great way of keeping Bromley green and clean. Bromley truly is the Garden of London. Congratulations to the Council officers for successfully bidding for funding to bring about this amazing project.”
Councillor Thomas Turrell added:
“Our parks and green spaces are a big part of what makes Bromley such a special place to live. We must not just protect these for future generations but also to improve them. This micro-forest is an incredible addition to Norman Park. It was lovely to see so many volunteers, including local children, coming to the community planting event and having a great time. The fact so many people came along demonstrates the support this project has locally.”
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