HAVE you noticed a change in grassland around Castle Hill in Tenby this year? Wales’ natural environment is in decline and urgent action is needed to save it.

Pembrokeshire County Council and Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority have set up a project in discussion with Tenby Town Council Community Engagement Officer Anne Draper to increase the biodiversity of this special area, while keeping it a welcoming place for residents and tourists to enjoy.

They have changed the grassland management plan so that it is better for biodiversity, encouraging flowers, butterflies and bees to thrive. 

Regularly cut, short grass may look tidy but it has little benefit for wildlife. Letting grass and wildflowers grow makes green spaces more wildlife friendly. It is about saving wildlife, and not about reducing costs.

Work has centred around Castle Hill, multi-story carpark and Rotary Gardens and has already had an effect on the amount and variety of wildlife.

The project in Tenby is funded through a Welsh Government Local Places for Nature grant to the Pembrokeshire Nature Partnership.

A guided walk takes place at Castle Hill tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31 and another one has been organised for August 15.

Meet in front of Tenby Museum, 10am-12 noon on either of the days for a guided flowers, butterflies and bees walk around Castle Hill.

The walks will be led by Trevor Theobald (PCC Ecologist) and Chris Taylor (National Park Ranger) and present the opportunity to ask any questions about the plans for Castle Hill and other areas in and around Tenby.