Wildflower site

Connah's Quay: Wepre park newt

Site managed by Flintshire County Council - Countryside

Connah's Quay, Flintshire

300m²

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Site description

This perennial meadow was created in Wepre Park, Connah’s Quay using wildflower seed. This wildflower areas were created in 2013.

During the summer months you should be able to spot some of the following species.

 

Species present

Selfheal
(Prunella Vulgaris)
red campion
(Silene Dioica)
Field Scabious
(Knautia arvensis)
Cowslip
(Primula Veris)
Bird's-foot trefoil
(Lotus Corniculatus)
Yarrow
(Achullea Millefolium)

Management regime

This wildflower site is usually managed through one cut and collect a year between August and October. It is essential that cuttings are collected and removed. This reduces fertility and subsequently; the ‘vigour’ of the grasses year on year, which favours the continued establishment of perennial flowering species.

Date last surveyed

03/06/2024

Notes: Continue existing management

If you would like to record the wildlife you see on site, please submit records to COFNOD here.

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