Sheep in Campbell Park!
By Laura Tarry
The city’s popular flock of sheep have returned to Campbell Park
to continue their important
conservation work.
The flock of 75 sheep graze about half the park and are a sight enjoyed by all.
As part of our farming portfolio, the parks large grass area offer great
grazing for the sheep. Periodic grazing
is also a vital conservation tool, helping to manage
large areas of grassland in order to create a much richer diversity of
wildlife. Grazing deters weeds and scrub and encourages the growth of
wildflower rich meadows. The sheep will remain in the park until 30th
September.
Landscape and Operations
Director of The Parks Trust, Rob Riekie said: "Please can we remind
dog owners, cyclists and walkers to continue to enjoy the park and take
particular care when travelling through grazing areas.
Cyclists are advised to slow down and all dog walkers should keep
their dogs on a lead and under close control when within any grazing area.
For more information call The Parks Trust on: 01908
233600
The
Parks Trust is a charity that cares for Milton Keynes’ parks and green spaces –
the river valleys, ancient woodlands, lakesides, parks and landscaped areas
alongside the main roads that make the city such a great place to live, work
and visit.
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