Work to enhance green spaces across Monmouthshire has been undertaken by the county council working with town and community councils and residents.
And now Monmouthshire County Council is keen to hear from more residents to help it design green infrastructure projects for more of the area.
The aim is to develop green spaces for nature and people through the Gwent Green Grid and Local Nature Partnerships.
This year, the focus was on enhancing green spaces in Goytre, Llanover, Usk, Llangybi, and Raglan, along with selected sites in Llantilio Pertholey, Abergavenny, and Monmouth.
Shared Prosperity Fund and Welsh Government Local Places for Nature Fund have supported the design and provided the funding for the delivery of initiatives across 15 sites.
The county council is now keen to hear from communities and invite residents to share their opinions on proposed biodiversity enhancements.
It has consulted community councils and held public meetings, but further feedback is essential.
Residents can participate by visiting the Monlife website and completing a short questionnaire before the deadline of midnight on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Green corridors and interlinked green spaces serve as essential pathways for wildlife, offering shelter and food while connecting larger landscapes surrounding our urban areas. As urban spaces grow ever more important for wildlife conservation, the council aims to develop native habitats that support biodiversity.
Proposed designs will complement current uses while delivering numerous benefits, including resilient ecosystems, improved community well-being, climate change mitigation, enhanced air quality, carbon storage, flood management solutions and increased access to nature.
Cllr Catrin Maby, the council’s cabinet member for climate change and the environment, said: “This survey will help us to understand better what people want in their area in terms of green infrastructure.
“I encourage everyone to visit the Green Corridor Infrastructure Project page on Monlife and share your feedback. Your contributions will drive these projects forward.”