At Birches Remembrance Park and Crematorium, we are committed to managing our landscape in a way that protects, enhances, and celebrates the natural environment, providing an oasis for wildlife in the Cheshire countryside. Our approach is rooted in sustainability, biodiversity, and long-term stewardship, ensuring that the park remains a peaceful and ecologically rich space for generations to come.

We actively promote biodiversity across the site by maintaining a variety of habitats, including:

• Wildflower meadows and species-rich grasslands with rotating cuts to ensure good site wide biodiversity

• Native hedgerows and buffer zones which we leave long and which provides a good diversity of native grasses and important plants for insect life – these are tucked away behind a belt of evergreens which screen these wilder areas from the park to ensure a “manicured” presentation is maintained.

• Woodland planting and shelter belts

• Aquatic environments such as our pond and wetland margins using native plants

These areas are managed with minimal intervention where possible, allowing wildlife—including birds, insects, and small mammals—to thrive naturally.

Our grounds are carefully managed using environmentally responsible practices:

• Reduced mowing in meadow areas to encourage wildflowers and pollinators

• Use of traditional scything methods to minimise disturbance and noise

• Composting of green waste and reuse of organic materials such as woodchip mulch

• Limited and targeted use of herbicides to avoid unnecessary environmental impact

We aim to work with nature, rather than against it, allowing ecosystems to develop resilience over time.

Trees are a defining feature of the park, from mature oaks to newly planted memorial trees. We:

• Regularly monitor tree health and safety

• Protect root systems and improve soil conditions through mulching

• Plant species suited to local conditions to ensure long-term success

• Maintain a diverse mix of native and ornamental planting

This approach supports both ecological value and the beauty of the landscape.

Our pond and surrounding habitats are carefully maintained to support aquatic life and biodiversity. We:

• Monitor water quality and vegetation levels

• Encourage native plant species

• Commission ecological surveys to guide long-term management

These measures ensure a healthy and balanced aquatic ecosystem.

We are committed to reducing waste and pollution across our operations:

• Encouraging sustainable floral practices to minimise non-recyclable waste

• Recycling and composting wherever possible

• Using organic fertilisers and environmentally friendly treatments

Description goes hereOur environmental practices are regularly reviewed and informed by ecological surveys, professional guidance, and ongoing observation. We are committed to continually improving how we care for the land.