More than 1,000 new trees are set to be planted in Central Park this winter.
The planting plan, which also includes nearly 9,000m² of wildflower meadow, is set around the ever-popular Central Park Golf Course.
Among the plans are new standard trees, orchard trees, fruiting hedgerows and whips. Additional seating, interpretation boards, and wildlife homes are also included.
The plans have been developed by the golf course management team and will be delivered in partnership with the Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest and the Council’s Green Communities team.
A consultation on the plans has started, with park users able to feedback on the plans online and in person at the golf shack and also in the Meadow Café.
Councillor Tom Briars-Delve, Cabinet Member for the Environment and Climate Change, said: “This is an exciting scheme, offering loads of different types of planting and species to support a broad mix of biodiversity, resulting in benefits for both people and nature.
"It has been co-developed in partnership with the team who run the golf business. They have been really proactive in the design, providing improvements for their customers and wider park users. I'm sure, when everything is established, this planting will be a fantastic addition to Central Park."
Jez Wilmot, Golf Course Manager, said: "We're so grateful to be a part of this project and really excited for the first trees to be planted.
"We have been the tenants of the cafe and course for nearly nine years and during that time have made several improvements to enhance the look and playability of the course.
"But we have limited knowledge and resources, which is why we approached the Council and having worked with the teams from the Community Forest and Green Communities, we've been able to form a plan and turn what we once only dream about into a reality.
"All feedback on the plans is welcome and we look forward to speaking to people about the park we love."
Residents and park users can feed back on the plans in persons at the golf shack and also in the Meadow Café. The consultation runs until 3 January.
An online form is also available at: https://forms.gle/3nLBzpwruM2oN8MF7
The feedback will be collated and fed into the final designs before planting begins in the new year. The Council's Green Communities team will be involved in much of the planting, with plenty of opportunities for volunteers to get their hands dirty.
This scheme is part of a wider programme of planting across Plymouth delivered by the Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest.