A NatureArk,®designed to support and enhance biodiversity, has been installed on the Persimmon Homes development at Germany Beck on the outskirts of York.
Group sustainability manager, Philippa Bolton-Hadfield said: "The NatureArk is a cleverly-designed wooden structure which is planted with wildflowers to encourage a wide range of birds, bees and butterflies as well as small mammals, amphibians and a wealth of insects and invertebrates, creating its own rich ecosystem."
The unit will stay on the housing development so residents can enjoy it and our team of ecologists will be monitoring it over the coming months to measure and record what insects are making it their home.
Terry Smithson, the Biodiversity Manager at BioScapes said: "In the midst of a climate and biodiversity crisis, people are searching for ways to do their bit. A NatureArk is a simple but effective unit that's been designed to help encourage wildlife into your garden. It will provide a wide range of habitats supporting a wealth of plants and animals and create a space to learn and be inspired by the natural world."
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