Grant to create wildflower bank

Angusalive has received a grant to clear and create a wildflower bank beneficial for bees and butterflies around Forfar Loch Country Park.

The area around the loch is lacking in diversity and it is hoped that planting a mixture of approximately 200 cowslips, primroses and foxgloves will attract bees, butterflies and other important pollinators.

Mhairi Kimmet, the countryside adventure ranger at Forfar Loch Country Park, is co-ordinating the By Yon Bonny Banks They’ll Be Yon Bonnie Bees project.

She would like to see as many people as possible come along and help with their activity.

She said: “Everyone can get involved in the local green spaces.

“They are a shared resource and a shared responsibility.

“From the smallest individual action to a national campaign, every contribution helps.

“The Volunteering Matters Action Earth grants are designed to help volunteers take practical action to improve and create places for wildlife with guidance from Angusalive Countryside Adventure.”

People who would like to be part of the project to enhance Forfar Loch are asked to call 01307 461118 or email forfarloch@angusalive.scot.

Volunteering Matters Action Earth is supporting 170 projects in Scotland this year with grants of up to £500 aimed at groups who support and encourage volunteer activity.