PARKS in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole could be transformed under plans to improve biodiversity and inspire residents.

Environmental charity The Parks Foundation has announced proposals for the next phase of its Green Heart Parks project.

The project aims to improve biodiversity, engage and inspire residents in nature, encourage community growth and to ‘break down barriers’ for non-park users.

With the project underway in some parks, the charity is set to launch a public consultation on the next phase of it, detailing enhancements for locations which will benefit people and wildlife.

These include Boscombe Chine Gardens, Mudeford Woods, Muscliff Park, Pelhams Park, Redhill Park, Seafield Gardens and Sherborn Crescent Open Space.

The plans will be displayed in green space and on the charity’s website, with the survey set to open in the new year.

This is a collaboration between the charity and BCP Council.

Other parks in the project are: Alexandra Park, Branksome Recreation Ground, Moore Avenue Park, Slades Farm, Turlin Moor Recreation Ground, Watermans Park and Winton Recreation Ground.

Stephen Concar, project manager at The Parks Foundation, said: “The draft plans include the creation of important habitats for wildlife such as a mini wetland, wildflower meadows, planting native shrubs and hedges, and installing bird boxes.

“There are also changes aimed to enhance visitors’ experience of the parks, including new signage, benches, and community growing areas which can provide people with an opportunity to get involved with planting and caring for the fruit and veg, as well as being a source of food.

“It’s so important to protect and enhance our greenspaces, and I’m excited to work in these vital local spaces. We want to encourage as many residents as possible to take a look at the plans and let us know what you think by completing our online survey.”

Cllr Andy Hadley, council boss for the environment, said: “Working with The Parks Foundation, we would like to learn how local people currently connect with the parks and what they think of the proposed plans to help us enhance and shape the future of these spaces to benefit the whole community, as well as increase the biodiversity in each park.

“I encourage all our residents to fill in the survey and share your thoughts on these urban green spaces.”

For more information on the plans, and to fill out the survey, visit the Parks Foundation website.