Green Flag Judge's Report

The Butterfly Park's Green Flag award certificate

On October 12th the Green Flag judge paid a visit to New Ferry Butterfly Park to assess it.

The Park was rated Green in all categories, which means it "meets the standard with no concerns raised".

Here are a few extracts from the Report:

The site is quite small but packed with interest. Interpretation and information signage is in excellent condition.

The illustrated map shown on the entrance board at the Butterfly Park

Is there evidence that the site is managed to have a positive impact on the environment and biodiversity?

Of course, it is, this is not just a site hoping to get butterflies, it has been carefully planned in the selection of trees, shrubs and plants.

Common blue butterfly at New Ferry Butterfly Park

There is a strong volunteer group with links to educational organisations… and local companies come in for team building days.

Employees from WSP helped us celebrate the Green Flag award at a workday at the park

Final comments: 

A very impressive entrance to a very impressive site. Not only is this site steeped in history, it has been scientifically planned, cultivated for wildlife and of course butterflies. The interpretation and interactive panels keep everyone of all ages engaged in the search for knowledge without being overbearing. The artwork on these boards and information sheets have been beautifully undertaken and considering this site is run by volunteers it is a credit to them. They should be, and I am sure they are, very proud of what they have achieved.

Well Done this does deserve the green site award. In fact, think about going in for the Heritage award, with the brick making and the railway connections.

This is a ringing endorsement and an acknowledgment of all the hard work that goes in to maintaining and continually enhancing the Butterfly Park. Thank you and well done to everyone involved.