Residents urged to 'adopt' a grass verge

People are being given the chance to "adopt" a grass verge in an effort to improve biodiversity.

The scheme, Verge on the Wild Side, has been launched by The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead in Berkshire.

Under the plans, residents are encouraged to transform unloved patches of greenery in their neighbourhoods into thriving homes for local wildflowers, grasses and insects.

The council hopes the project will show how habitats can be created in small urban areas.

Councillor Karen Davies, member for climate change and biodiversity, said it was an opportunity for people to play their part in protecting nature.

"We are very lucky to have a range of parks and green spaces in the borough," she said.

"However, we know that there are residents and community groups who have roadside verges and patches of green in their local area that they would like to do something with to enhance nature and biodiversity in their streets."

Verges would need to be checked to make sure they were suitable, she added.

The scheme will be supported by conservation groups and sustainability organisations, including the Eco Action Hub and Green Skills Library.