Management Plan for Firth Park - MP4-Interreg

11.4 Impression of Clock Tower and Wetland Area
Redevelop the former boating lake to create and attractive informal wetland area with
small pools and boardwalks which can be used as and environmental educational
resource within the local area by schools
The woodland edge other than the ancient woodland to be developed and enhanced with
colourful naturalistic shrubs and woodland ground flora to create a woodland garden with
increased seating
Improve the draining of the woodland paths throughout the Hinde Common Wood
Demolish inappropriate brick boundary wall at the entrance to the clock tower garden
known as Bluebell Garden and replace with railings, which are more appropriate in
keeping with the historic design of the park.
Improve the drainage to Bluebell Garden and replant parts of the garden with more
colourful native and naturalistic planting
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