As part of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust’s commitment to its Green Plan and environmental sustainability, we once again took part in No Mow May, a national initiative that encourages organisations and individuals to leave grass unmown during May to help wild plants and pollinators thrive.
This year, our participation has already delivered some fantastic results.
Thanks to reduced mowing across selected areas of the QE site, a variety of wild species have started to emerge, including self-heal, hawkbit, white clover, ribwort plantain, and fox and cubs. Most notably, a colleague recently discovered a cluster of wild bee orchids, a rare and exciting find that highlights the importance of giving nature the space to flourish.
In addition to supporting bees, butterflies and other vital pollinators, reducing mowing also helps us to cut our carbon footprint.
We’d like to thank all the teams involved for their support in making this a success.