Greening Community Spaces

Since the 1930’s to the 1980’s, we have lost around 97% of wildflower meadows in the UK. IN this post, Groundwork Greater Manchester share tips on how you can help increase biodiversity in your local area.

Mini forests cover a small area of land, known for being extensively dense with fast growing native tree species. Learn more about them, and how to create one thanks to the IGNITION project, delivered by Groundwork Greater Manchester.

Rain garden planters capture excess rainwater to prevent flooding and filter out pollutants to keep our water clean. Learn more about them, and how to create one thanks to the IGNITION project, delivered by Groundwork Greater Manchester.

Implementing green roofs in our communities encourages wildlife to visit, reduces flooding risks and purifies the surrounding air from toxic pollutants. Learn more about them, and how to create one thanks to the IGNITION project, delivered by Groundwork Greater Manchester.

Living walls are a creative method of using limited space in built environments. Learn more about them, and how to create one thanks to the IGNITION project, delivered by Groundwork Greater Manchester.

Himalayan Balsam is the invasive species outcompetes native plants, flowers, and grasses conquering vast amounts of land in a short space of time. Learn more from Groundwork Greater Manchester about how to get rid of it.

Greening alleyways bring neighbours together, while creating a much-needed stepping stone for nature in urban environments.