Landscape Management

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Tractor cutting hay in Campbell Park next to pond

Landscape Management

Discover how we maintain and develop over 6,000 acres of green space in Milton Keynes including parks, ancient woodlands, lakes, river valleys and 80 miles of landscaped areas along the city’s grid roads.

Litter & Cleansing

A key part of our landscape management involves tackling litter and cleansing the parks.

Farming

Our sheep and cattle support us with our landscape management by grazing the parks and fields across Milton Keynes.

Tree Thinning

Tree management, including thinning, is an important part of caring for Milton Keynes' landscape.

Coppicing

We cut back plants to ground level which helps rejuvenate and prolong the life of plants.

The Parks Trust team member cutting down willow tree

Cricket Bat Willows

World renowned cricket bats are made using willow trees grown in Milton Keynes' parks.

Woodland Management

We use traditional techniques to manage three ancient semi-natural woodlands within Milton Keynes.

Planting

We have planted over 1 million trees and shrubs across the city to develop and nurture Milton Keynes' landscape.

Tractor cutting hay in Milton Keynes field

Hay Cutting

With the help of our farming partner, we carry out hay cutting every year to help support our livestock.

The Parks Trust landscape officer inspecting tree trunk

Tree Inspections

Our landscaping team carefully manage the trees within Milton Keynes' landscape by carrying out regular inspections.

Caring for the city's trees

We carry out most of our tree works in the autumn and winter months to avoid bird nesting seasons and to carry out maintenance whilst the trees are dormant.

During this period, you'll spot our dedicated landscaping team carrying out tree thinning, coppicing and planting work to develop the city's landscape and keep the parks safe for all to enjoy.

Learn more about our work