Beautiful new blossom trees could be planted at Devil’s Point thanks to a new national nature initiative.
Plymouth has been selected as a partner in the National Trust’s Blossom Together initiative – a multi-year programme that aims to get the UK celebrating its blossom season and help people connect with nature.
The scheme was launched earlier this year and received praised both regionally and nationally.
Devil’s Point has been chosen as Plymouth’s blossom site in recognition of its unique marine and green environment, while funding is from the People’s Postcode Lottery.
The aim is to improve an existing, tarmac area within Devil’s Point to create a beautiful, blossoming place accessible for all.
The key criteria is to include blossoming trees that suit the local geography and weather and ensure we respond sensitively to the special historic and natural features on the site.
We want to develop a space that is meaningful and unique to the local community, as well as being welcoming to the many visitors that the site greets daily - situated as it is along the South West Coast Path.
To turn this vision into reality, we would like to hear your views.
Tell us what you love about Devil’s Point already and how the project can add to that; tell us how you’d like the Blossom Space to look and feel, and tell us how you would like to use it.
Councillor Patrick Nicholson, Deputy Leader of Plymouth City Council, said: “This is a fantastic project that will bring a wonderful new splash of colour to what is already a beautiful place.
“It’s so important that what we deliver is what residents want and that’s why we’re running a consultation before any designs are commissioned, to make sure that this new space has community backing from the very start.”
Toby Fox, Assistant Director for Devon at the National Trust, added: “Our vision is nature, beauty and history for everyone. Our simple ambition is to bring all these elements together in the creation of a green, nature-rich haven which is an inspiring space that the people of Plymouth can use for a variety of different purposes. Working with Plymouth City Council on this project means that there will be more green spaces for people to enjoy.
“Everyone needs nature and hope, now more than ever. We know how important nature has been to people during the coronavirus crisis, and how much people have missed getting together. These spaces will enable communities to do just that.”