Leasowes Park - Park Wardens

Many people ask what warden's do. The jobs undertaken by the warden's are many and varied. Probably the single most important job is talking to people and helping them get the most out of their visit. Other tasks include fencing, litter picking, tree work, hedge laying, tree planting, visitor management, path maintenance, wildlife surveys, habitat management, working with schools and recruiting volunteers. Much of the work we do is seasonal; hay meadows are cut in the summer, woodland management and hedge restoration work is usually carried out during the winter months. Litter picking is unfortunately an all year round task. As you can see warden's are highly skilled individuals who are practically minded and can turn their hands to most things.

 

Community involvement and support is very important to the Warden's service. The Leasowes is a large area and we rely on park users and local residents to keep us informed of any problems they may see on the park.

 

We are keen to forge a good relationship with the local community and encourage people to use the park and enjoy the wonderful wildlife haven it has become.