Planned Grounds Maintenance
First published 28th Oct, 2024The Parks team are working in this area to carry out routine vegetation management work to restore Bute Park to its pre-pandemic condition.
The work is being carried out in line with all statutory procedures and completed in phases (over several years) to minimise any potential impact on wildlife.
Previously the Dock Feeder Canal and Mill Leat banks were clear of self-sown trees but in recent years it hasn’t been possible to carry out this annual maintenance work. Reduced staff capacity during the Covid 19 pandemic meant this work couldn’t be completed, and it has resulted in the area becoming overgrown.
Park services wish to return the area to its previous condition and have put a plan in place for some targeted maintenance. This includes the removal of self-seeded trees and some vegetation which have grown up along the Dock Feeder Canal and Mill Leat in recent years. These works will help maintain the health and flow of the water course.
Excessive vegetation effects the flow of the dock feeder which is a crucial feeder to Cardiff docks by constantly supplying it with fresh water. For more information on the purpose and history of the dock feeder follow this link to our website – Dock Feeder Canal – Bute Park (bute-park.com) and Bute Park – Mill Leat
Normally this work would have been completed before the vegetation had an opportunity to grow to its current level, however certain tasks were delayed during the pandemic and the dedicated, award-winning team at Bute Park continue to work hard to return the park to its pre-pandemic condition, maintain its Green Flag status, and ensure it remains the green heart of the city.
The work has been arranged by the council and will be carried out by the rangers and our park maintenance team.
We started this project in January 2024 and it will continue outside of the bird nesting season, which starts at the beginning of March and ends at the beginning of August.
