Worcestershire’s grass cutting season now underway

WORCESTERSHIRE County Council’s grass-cutting season is now under way, with staff having 5,000km of grass to mow.

The authority’s maintenance team cuts less grass than previously, to protect pollinators and allow wildlife to thrive, however a cutting regime is still necessary to keep roads visible for motorists.

With more than 6 million square metres of rural verges and more than 320,000 square metres of central reservations along its roads, the council is doing its best to keep both road users safe and the environment happy.

Significant areas are left uncut for wildlife.

Councillor Nik Price said: “While our primary focus when managing roadaside verges is keeping road users safe, it’s equally important we help protect and support the county’s pollinator populations.”

“Roadside vegetation grows rapidly during the summer months and we have a legal responsibility to maintain these areas to ensure the road network remains safe.”

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Coun Price added, the changes introduced in recent years had created significant benefits for biodiversity across Worcestershire’s road network.

The county council actively ensures the protection of pollinating insects and aims to keep their habitats safe. Dual-carriageway verges offer essential ‘linear networks’ for pollinators, also known as ‘bee lines’, enabling habitats to stay hidden and safe.

Visit Worcestershire County Council’s website at worcestershire.gov.uk/reportit to report any issues regarding grass cutting.