Wildflowers in Royal Wootton Bassett Question Title * 1. Since the 1970s, 41% of all species across the UK have declined. Scientists estimate the UK has only half of its natural biodiversity left. Are you concerned about the loss of our native British wildlife? Yes No Question Title * 2. Would you like our town to protect and help our local wildlife to thrive? Yes No Question Title * 3. The RWB Environmental group would like to know what other wildlife initiatives residents would support in our town e.g. tree-planting, wildflower road verges, hedgehog networks, a biodiversity audit of our wildlife or any other ideas. Question Title * 4. Our RWB town council would like to ask residents the following questions. What could a rewilded area look like in its first few years? Full of wildflowers Full of long grass and wildflowers Mixture of long grass and Yellow Rattle Question Title * 5. How long does it take to re-wild an area? 6 months 1 year 3 years 10 years Question Title * 6. Why are wildflower areas now needed? Support pollinators for growth of crops Provide habitats for bees, birds and small mammals Reduce carbon Reduce mowing and use of fossil fuels Create attractive displays of wildflowers Question Title * 7. What do you use town play areas and green spaces for most often? For my children to play in open spaces (kite flying, ballgames, etc) For dog walking and giving my pet time off their lead. As a space to relax or exercise that supports my accessibility needs. For a relaxation, reflection and mental health. For picnics, family, social or community gatherings. As an extension to my home and garden as I live close by. As a route to reach the High Street, schools, work etc. Question Title * 8. Which of the Town Council-owned spaces do you use most often? New Road Park Old Court Play Area (Noremarsh) Otter Way Jubilee Lake Woodshaw Play Area Poets Park Jacqui Woolford Memorial Garden & Community Nature Reserve Showfield (nr Lime Kiln) Question Title * 9. Within the green space that you use most often, would you support carefully selected rewilded areas that wouldn’t affect how the park is used e.g. carefully maintained wildflower areas and tree planting around the edges of the open spaces? Question Title * 10. Please give details as to where, within your nearest park, you think re-wilding could be accommodated (for example, "close to areas already occupied by trees and shrubs at the cemetery side of Old Court") Done