Wildlife in our Parks
The parks and green spaces we care for Milton Keynes contain some of Buckinghamshire’s most important areas of wildlife habitat, including ancient woodlands, species-rich floodplain meadows and wetland reserves. As well as conserving these key sites, our team of biodiversity experts are working to enhance opportunities for wildlife in our parkland that surrounds and interconnects them.
The Parks Trust are working in support of the new Biodiversity Action Plan for Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes, published by the Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Natural Environment Partnership, which we are a member of. This new Action Plan provides an overview of biodiversity across the county of Buckinghamshire and outlines the action necessary to conserve and restore wildlife in the face of the many threats our natural environment faces.
In this section, you can find out more about the biodiversity in the parks and how we protect and create natural habitats for wildlife across Milton Keynes.
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PondsDiscover the importance of ponds in supporting biodiversity. With over 130 ponds in Milton Keynes, learn about their vital role and how we care for them.
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Wildflower MeadowsWildflower Meadows are areas of grasslands where a variety of natural, native and uncultivated plants are grown. Find out how you can help.
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Wildlife RefugiaExplore how we enhance habitats in Milton Keynes, creating refugia for wildlife. Help us protect these vital areas by following our advice.
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BatsLearn more about the various species of Bats that can be found in Milton Keynes and surrounding areas and what we do to protect them.
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BluebellsBluebells transform our ancient woodlands across Milton Keynes into a beautiful sight to be seen during springtime.
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Great Crested NewtsDiscover more about the world of Great Crested Newts, a species protected by law. Find out what we are doing to help and how you can make a difference.
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HedgehogsDive into the nocturnal world of Hedgehogs, and find out how you can support these vulnerable animals.
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WaterfowlMilton Keynes' wetlands are home to a wealth of wildfowl including ducks, geese, swans and wading birds. Find out what you can do to protect them.
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Woodland BirdsDiscover about the breadth of woodland birds that reside in our parks across Milton Keynes and the threats they are facing.
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