Green and Coastal Spaces.

Wirral has 11 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), 26 Green flag awards – the most Green Flags of any local authority in the North West, 30 In Bloom projects in 2018, more than 40 allotment sites.

We have some wonderful farms – Applebys, Claremont Farm, Church Farm, Gregory’s Farm, Oldfield Farm. Many of whom open their doors to the general public.

According to Natural England, Wirral has a significant coast and estuary with internationally, nationally and locally recognised wildlife and habitats. We have 286 hectares of Broadleaved mixed and yew woodland. But, according to Friends of the Earth, still only 6% of Wirral is classified as Woodland and the highest proportion in similar areas is 39%

Allotment sites are in high demand. There are over 2000 on the waiting list and many sites close their list once it reaches 100.

Wirral Environmental Network wants our green and coastal spaces protected and linked by green corridors to improve access. We want more land in accessible locations allocated to communities growing food.

Three things you can do

• Get out and enjoy Wirral Green and Blue Spaces
• Support the groups that help keep our green and blue spaces special
• Ask your organisation, Council or Community Centre to offer a volunteering day for our environment