Gungrog Community Wildlife Garden

Thanks to funding from Barcud housing association, we transformed a piece of land at a Welshpool housing development, Clos Gungrog on Gallowstree Bank, into a wildlife garden that can be enjoyed and cared for by its residents.

Created from rubble and concrete, the community wildlife garden boasts low-maintenance raised beds, a herb garden, a young orchard, ponds and a picnic area overlooking the Montgomery Canal, along with interpretation signage about the features and how they benefit people and wildlife.

The Gungrog Community Wildlife Garden was officially launched in spring 2024 at an event for local families and residents, which included activities such as insect identification and wildflower seed-bomb making. Residents praised their new community garden space and one said: “I don’t have views in my garden but coming out here to sit and enjoy the canal, its wildlife and the surrounding hills makes me feel like I am holiday in my own neighbourhood!”

The wildlife-friendly garden has been developed by MWT Head of People & Wildlife Carla Evans and MWT Conservation Officer Andy Davies, supported by the Trust’s Wild Skills Wild Spaces team and local volunteers.