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案例研究: Helping a car manufacturer enhance the biodiversity on its estate
挑战概述
我们的客户, 一个主要的汽车制造商, wanted to improve the biodiversity in the grounds of its estate in southern England. The customer was keen to enhance the benefits to the wildlife as well as the community, while also making sure that the estate met its core purpose as a place of work.
The Mitie 风景 team has been working closely with the customer for a few years, maintaining and improving the grounds of the estate, 我们是自然的选择.
Improving habitats to increase biodiversity
Our team completed site walks to understand what habitats were contained within the grounds, and worked closely with the customer’s team to understand their staff needs. We identified several habitat enhancements and made recommendations for improvements.
草原
Large expanses of amenity grassland were identified as having a low biodiversity value. It was agreed to allow them to naturally develop into meadows. This encouraged colonisation by the indigenous wildflower species and had the advantage of being self-sustaining.
Where the grassland extends into car parks, the areas closest to paths and parking spaces are mown to maintain access and wildflower species suited to short grass can thrive. The short grass also provides forage areas for ground feeding birds and basking areas for reptiles.
果园
A wide area of open grassland was identified as a suitable place for a new orchard. Heritage fruit species were chosen and some trees planted as memorials to beloved members of the company.
The trees increase biodiversity and provide forage for pollinating insects, which in turn attracts birds and bats. Staff are encouraged to pick the fruit which provides a tasty treat for those walking past.
湖
The lake edge was identified as an important habitat and refuge for water birds and amphibians. It has been developed into a wild habitat, containing many native marginal species of plant. And supports a balance of native species, with sections kept short to allow access to the lake for water birds and amphibians, and drinking spots for species such as hedgehogs.
野生花园
An area of woodland was identified as a perfect location for a ‘secret wild garden’, for staff use and visiting primary school groups to learn about nature.
Informal paths were laid and a seating area created for school children, using recycled materials. Hedgehog tunnels were installed through fences, 还有刺猬屋, 还增加了一个野生动物池塘.
The area will develop into a thriving ecosystem, providing a home for aquatic and amphibian species, as well as a valuable learning resource for visiting school children.
Supporting biodiversity in a formal setting
It was recognised that the more formal areas of the car manufacturer’s campus, needed to remain structured and impressive all year round. Our 风景 team worked with the customer to identify the best way to support a biodiverse formal landscape. We introduced species that not only look impactful but provide forage for pollinating species and cover for amphibians. Thus fulfilling our brief to satisfy the needs of wildlife, the customer and the community.
为什么选择Mitie ?
在Mitie, we believe that first impressions count and the grounds around your building should be as well maintained as the inside. We are the natural choice when it comes to creating and maintaining beautiful, 清洁安全的场地.
Our nationwide network of landscape specialists, 和生态学家, deliver a high-quality horticultural service. We have more than 750 staff working on 7,000 sites across the UK.
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