Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to redesign Wormwood Scrubs, one of London's largest common lands, creating new ponds, meadows, and grasslands to enhance biodiversity and improve drainage. The £3.8 million project will be funded by HS2, ensuring ecological improvements following the construction of major infrastructure at Old Oak Common. The plans include building hibernation shelters for wildlife and have received support from Friends of Wormwood Scrubs, who advocate for balancing recreation and nature preservation in the area.
The redesign of Wormwood Scrubs will introduce new ponds, meadows, and grasslands, focusing on enhancing biodiversity and improving drainage in the area.
The proposal includes constructing new hibernation shelters for wildlife, including bird and bat boxes, promoted by Hammersmith and Fulham Council for ecological health.
Friends of Wormwood Scrubs support the initiative, emphasizing the importance of balancing ecological needs with recreational opportunities in the more wild than tamed area.
The £3.8 million funding from HS2 will ensure that ecological improvements occur following significant infrastructure development at Old Oak Common in west London.
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