UKSPF project: Green Gates Nature Reserve

Project lead: Denbighshire County Council

Project overview

This project aims to establish a 13.3ha nature reserve at Green Gates, near St Asaph Business Park.

The development will involve planting local provenance trees and wildflowers forming ponds and wetlands and creating a wildlife habitat, including hibernacula and a tower suitable for bat/bird roosting, while also leaving some areas undeveloped for natural regeneration.

Community access and environmental education would be provided by paths and boardwalks, interpretation and organised events.

Project updates

Final project summary December 2022 to March 2025

This project focused on creating a 70-acre nature reserve. It delivered over 132,000 m² of green space, 5,750 trees planted, and supported the creation of footpaths.