Landscaping Challenges

Within this section, you will find information about common issues and areas of interest that are Operations team are working with and alongside.

Ash Tree’s in Milton Keynes are at Risk from Devastating Ash Dieback Disease

Owning and being responsible for over 6,000 acres of parks, lakes and landscapes across Milton Keynes, the Parks Trust are currently facing some serious challenges from Ash Die Back which is the fungal disease killing Ash trees.
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Horse Chestnut and associated pests and pathogens

The Horse Chestnut is a much-loved tree that shows a lovely white blossom in the spring and then as summer moves into autumn produces the much-fabled conker and associated happy childhood memories of collecting the conkers and then launching them into battle. Contrary to general belief the Horse Chestnut (Aesculus Hippocastanum) is not native to the UK.
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Litter and its impact on our parks

We work hard to keep the parks safe and protect the beautiful greenspaces of Milton Keynes but litter is an increasing problem.
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Blue-green Algae

This type of bacteria is always present in water bodies in low quantities but only becomes problematic when it blooms and clumps together in large areas producing toxins hazardous to people and animals.
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