WILDLIFE conservation in Warwickshire has been boosted by a donation from a housebuilder.
Orbit donated nearly £300 to conservation charity Warwickshire Wildlife Trust to help in its mission to bring people closer to nature and create a land rich in wildlife.
Orbit pledged the donation as part of an engagement campaign with colleagues to gather data about how they travel to work, part of its research towards achieving Net Zero Carbon in its operations before 2050.
Recently, more than 20 volunteers from Orbit planted over 1000 hedge plants and 500 wildflowers at its Rugby sites in Clifton and Bilton part of its efforts to ensure 30 per cent of its outdoor spaces help support nature’s recovery.
All the hedge plants were native UK species including privet, hawthorn, dog rose and maple. Wildflowers included 10 different species of bee friendly plants such as cornflower, wild foxglove and wild white clover.
Ian Jelley, Director of Landscape Recovery for Warwickshire Wildlife Trust, said: “Warwickshire Wildlife Trust supports businesses of all kinds to deliver nature positive outcomes. Orbit are demonstrating they understand the importance of helping our wildlife thrive in areas around the homes they provide.
“This donation is really appreciated as part of an ongoing collaboration between Warwickshire Wildlife Trust and Orbit. Working together, we are creating better places for wildlife and people.”
David March, Head of Sustainability for Orbit, said: “We hope this donation will help support Warwickshire Wildlife Trust’s important work to conserve and improve the Warwickshire landscape for local wildlife and residents alike.”
