A new conservation project is set to enhance wildlife habitats and help restore a species-rich wildflower meadow at Hallow Fields in Worcestershire.

The £9,469 initiative at the 45-acre community nature reserve in Grimley has been supported by Malvern Hills District Council and funded through the Severn Waste Services Community Action Fund.

The project aims to improve the condition of the site while building a stronger network of local volunteers who can play an active role in caring for the reserve. A particular focus will be placed on the site's marsh field, a floodplain meadow habitat with significant potential for ecological restoration.

Funding will provide volunteers with the tools, equipment and training needed to carry out vital conservation work. Planned activities include cutting back invasive and dominant plant species that are restricting biodiversity, as well as sowing wildflower seeds to encourage a more diverse and resilient meadow.

The improvements are expected to create better habitats for insects, birds and other wildlife while supporting wider nature recovery efforts across the area.

Councillor Jeremy Owenson, Portfolio Holder for Environment at Malvern Hills District Council, said the funding would help volunteers make a meaningful contribution to wildlife conservation while also enjoying the social and wellbeing benefits of being involved in community projects.

He added that the initiative would not only improve a valued local green space but also help establish a skilled volunteer group capable of supporting habitat restoration work for years to come.

Cheryl Raynor, Grant Manager at FCC Communities Foundation, said the organisation was pleased to support a project that would benefit both biodiversity and the local community by creating opportunities for people to develop practical conservation skills and become actively involved in nature recovery.

FCC Communities Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that distributes grants to community projects through the Landfill Communities Fund, supported by Severn Waste Services.

For more information about Hallow Fields, visit malvernhills.gov.uk/hallow-fields