Property developer makes £1m investment in Yorkshire biodiversity boost

A property management company has announced that it is investing £1m in a new biodiversity corridor in Yorkshire.

Wykeland Group has partnered with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust for the management of the Long Plantation woodland, and will be creating a 9 acre biodiversity corridor as part of “major” landscaping and ecological measures.

The Management Agreement will maintain and protect the Long Plantation, which features a section of the Wolds Way.

David Donkin, Wykeland’s property director, commented: “We have had a successful partnership with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust since 2012 to maintain and enhance the ecology and 1km woodland nature trail at our Bridgehead business park.

“That relationship has been an outstanding success in managing and maintaining natural environments that are valued by local residents and employees alike and has also involved a series of innovative outdoor art projects working with local schools.

“After two years of collaboration, we’re now delighted to extend this partnership to Melton West, with Yorkshire Wildlife Trust taking on responsibility for managing Long Plantation and the biodiversity corridor that we will create.

“Our aim is to set a best practice standard for how sustainable development can support ecological enhancements and co-exist with areas of natural habitat.

“As experts in the sensitive maintenance of wildlife areas, the Trust is best placed to proactively manage and protect an environment for nature to thrive and people to enjoy.”