A recent ecological survey has confirmed that the biodiversity enhancement measures undertaken by MEPC, majority owners at Hillington Park, are already seeing positive results within the Estate. The biodiversity value has moved from "negligible" after the initial survey in 2007 to "moderate and developing" in 2009.
In addition to the £40,000 invested in new sustainable and native planting across nine key areas, major changes to the landscaping maintenance regime have been put in place. Previously all grassed areas were mown regularly but now meadow areas have been allowed to grow enabling already present flowering plants and grasses to flourish and be appreciated by wildlife and workers alike.
In the year to date 37 different species of birds have been recorded by eagle-eyed employees on the Park. There has also been a revised maintenance programme applied to many of the shrub beds and unusual plant species such as Broad Leaved Helleborine, Orchids and Cuckoo Flower have appeared which in turn bring in previously unseen wildlife such as the Orange Tipped Butterfly.
