Boosting Biodiversity in Hatfield

The Friends of Quarry Park (FQP) are a community-based group that was formed in 1996 and currently has over 20 volunteers. They are committed to keeping Quarry Park safe, tidy and litter free. Their activities involve cutting back hedges, path clearing, bulb planting and litter picking, all intended to benefit the local area from both an environmental and social perspective.

The grant from Vulcan Renewables helped to purchase 34 saplings of mixed nature varieties including Hornbeam, Field Maple, Crab Apple Rowan and Lime. These saplings were to supplement previous planting that the group have undertaken, and these more mature saplings ensure the best chance of surviving colder temperatures over winter.

May Wade, the project coordinator, scheduled Friday 1st of December 2023 as the workday. A frosty winters day did not deter the volunteers and the working group included volunteers from Vulcan, Hatfield Town Council and of course a large group of FQP members. All worked together to dig holes and plant trees that will provide food and habitat for wildlife, as well as improve the experience the park provides for visiting community members.