Some plants going to compost are perennials that could be used by communities
A call has been made for healthy flowers and other plants that are regularly uprooted in Belfast parks to be donated to communities and residents, rather than be thrown into the compost bin.
Uprooted plants in Belfast parks are typically sent for green waste composting to be repurposed as soil conditioner. In tourist-heavy parks likeNot only dead annuals are ending up as compost, but it appears some perennials, including bulb plants, are being disposed of when they could be maintained elsewhere in the city.
Belfast City Council have been tasked to look at how to establish formal redistribution schemes that allow healthy plants and bulbs to be donated directly to community gardens and residents. Councillor Gary Mckeown, who made the proposal, said at the last meeting of the People and Communities Committee: “A number of constituents have raised with me their observation that the occasions when plants are being removed from the parks, from the flower beds, that they appear to be on their way to disposal.
"They have opportunistically been able to avail of for various projects. It seems unfortunate that it is the case, because often it is plants that can grow from bulbs, and can come back every year, or even rose bushes. ”He requested officials provide a paper outlining the process for transfer and disposal of plants taken from parks.
He said: “Is there an opportunity here to provide a facility for people who may be able to make use of them, in their gardens, or in entries or other projects, to give them new life, rather than just being disposed of?
Please follow us on Google to support us United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Designated memorial spaces at all Belfast parks to be consideredCouncil will also look at eco-friendly remembrance events such as 'bubble stations'
Read more »
Police seize crystal meth, guns and ammunition in Belfast operation'We want to make our communities a hostile environment for those involved in the drugs trade and the message from this operation is clear: there is no safe place for you in North Belfast'
Read more »
Sinn Féin says Belfast Stories project excludes cultures of the cityCouncillor says 'the ones that are going to be included, are the ones that scored the highest'
Read more »
No new laws on puppy farming without providing money says councilBelfast Council took DAERA to court after it stopped funding for animal welfare enforcement
Read more »