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Improving access to nature hotspot
Wheelchair users and other members of the public can now enjoy nature conservation area The Twiggeries more easily, thanks to a revamp of the site's woodland and boardwalk.
The wildlife hotspot, located next to Warrington cemetery and consisting of wet woodland and reed beds, was previously unwelcoming to members of the public due to its overgrown willow creating a dark, dense environment. Wheelchair access was difficult due to the site's narrow boardwalks, and the site suffered from the encroachment of invasive, non-native species Japanese knotweed and Himalayan balsam.
The Mersey Forest helped landowner Warrington Borough Council to secure nearly £7,000 of funding to improve the site through the Forestry Commission's English Woodland Grant Scheme.
The woodland has now been opened up for the benefit of both wildlife and members of the public. Coppicing the willow around the site's paths and boardwalks has improved light levels and lines of sight, while also helping to improve the age structure of the woodland, making sure the site has a healthy mixture of mature trees and new growth. The increased light in particular has resulted in a thriving and more diverse range of plants growing on the woodland floor. The invasive species are under a programme of control with the aim of eradication.
Interpretation boards are to be installed to help people learn more about the woodland, and wheelchair access has been improved by widening and developing the boardwalk that spans boggy areas of the site.
