Enhance Biosecurity
Good urban forestry practice involves managing tree populations to increase
species and genetic diversity by focusing on the establishment and maintenance
of trees with qualities suited to the site and the prevailing climatic conditions.
Additionally, good species composition, age structure, stock quality and condition
will help reduce the future loss of trees due to the introduction, hybridisation or
spread of tree pests and diseases.
In our Apiary we manage our honey bee population to reduce threats from
disease, pests and chemical threats. We strive to create bee friendly, pollen and
nectar rich habitats within the park. We affiliate with local and national
beekeeping organisations and with the regulation of the regional bee inspector
service of the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). In
2019 we were awarded a Bee’s Needs Award for providing food and a home for
pollinating insects.
Next Steps:
- To develop and establish a ‘Tree Nursery’ within Broomfield Park (or Stable yard) using seedlings from good, healthy trees with an established Park heritage.
- Developing habitat with native planting and allowing the development of native wildlife species – such as newts, dragon flies and damsel flies.
- New tree and native hedgerow planting in association with the Tree department of Enfield Council and organisations such as the Woodland Trust.
