A Falmouth park has been transformed into a vibrant community space for local residents and wildlife to enjoy.

The works have been carried out as part of the Making Space for Nature project which is enhancing green spaces for local communities and creating safe havens for bees, butterflies, birds, and hedgehogs across the Duchy.

The Cornwall Council and University of Exeter project team are working with Cormac across seven towns: Bodmin, Falmouth, Launceston, Liskeard, Newquay, Penryn, and St Austell.

In total, an area approximately the size of 28 rugby pitches will be improved for biodiversity.

An orchard, wildflowers, trees, and bulbs have been planted at Beacon Park in Falmouth. The improvements also include new paths, picnic tables, and benches.

To celebrate the completion of the project, an event was held at the site on Saturday, August 14th.

Representatives from various project partners, including the University of Exeter, Falmouth Marine Conservation, Nature Connects, the Bumblebee Conservation Trust, and Prickles and Paws, hosted stalls and spoke to local residents about nature in the area.

Councillor Martyn Alvey, portfolio holder for Environment and Climate Change at Cornwall Council, said:

"The transformation at Beacon Park is very impressive. It now looks fantastic and I hope that local residents and visitors will make the most of it.

"The Making Space for Nature Project is enhancing 24 spaces in seven towns benefiting both nature and our local communities.

"It's really important that residents and businesses surrounding these fantastic spaces use, love, and care for them. We want to work with many different communities to create a more sustainable Cornwall."

Volunteering opportunities are available at the Making Space for Nature sites. Anyone who would like to find out more can email [email protected] or call Becky, Cormac's urban ranger, on 07796996351.

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