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Promoting biodiversity

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We work with many organisations, charities and volunteers to improve and manage sites for wildlife and raise awareness of Leicester's biodiversity and nature.

Grassland strategy and Leicester Bee Roads project

Leicester City Council’s 10-year grassland strategy was launched in 2023 and outlines the practices that are in place for the effective and sustainable management of grassland areas, for the benefit of both wildlife and people. The strategy prioritises areas for grassland restoration and enhancement, with the aim to increase the connectivity for pollinators and biodiversity across the city. Grasslands also have the capacity to capture vast amounts of carbon, whilst also contributing to flood mitigation. To read our strategy in more detail visit our webpage Grassland strategy 2023 - 2033.  You can also view our strategy video on YouTube. 

The Leicester Bee Roads project specifically improves the connectivity and diversity of our major road verges across Leicester. This is done by seeding new areas with a mix of flowering plants to provide a source of nectar for our pollinators to feed on. Not only will this help to conserve and increase the number of pollinators in our city, but it will provide a long-lasting spectacular display of colour for commuters, cyclists and walkers to enjoy throughout the summer.

Some of the Bee Road sites are located around our outer ring-road. Look out for the Leicester Bee Roads logo on lamp posts to help identify where they are (logo below).

Read the case study Leicester Bee Roads (PDF) for more information on the scheme. 

Leicester Bee Roads logo


 

Leicester Peregrine Project

The fastest creatures on the planet have made Leicester their home. Peregrine falcons have been present in Leicester for many years and have been rearing their young since at least 2011.

The Leicester Peregrine Project is very much a collaboration between us and the Leicestershire and Rutland Ornithological Society (LROS) to conserve and promote this prestigious species. A nest box has been installed within the spire of Leicester Cathedral, on the east face above the nave. You can spot both adults either sitting on the nest platform, on one of the crosses above the box or overlooking the cathedral gardens. Alongside LROS, we hold regular watch points within the gardens to showcase the peregrines and explain a little more about their behaviour.

For more information about the watch points, visit the Leicester Peregrine Project website.

If you want to get involved in nature conservation work, please contact our Environmental Volunteers and help us in supporting wildlife across the city.

 

Peregrines live stream
We have set up cameras in the peregrine nesting box. Click here to view the birds in their natural habitat, and watch their chicks grow to maturity.
Watch live

 

Walk on the Wild Side

You could take a Walk on the Wild Side with some of our expert naturalists across some of Leicester’s parks and open spaces, in partnership with the community walking project. If you have an hour to spare, want to get fitter and learn about the wildlife that lives in our parks, churchyards or woods then why not visit the website and book a place?

Further information