Bute Park has held a conservation day to assist rangers in the maintenance of the woodland area north of the park.
The annual event is hosted by the Bute Park Project Team and Community Park Ranger Service.
It gave horticultural enthusiasts and those interested in conservation and the park, the opportunity to carry out basic conservation in an outdoor environment.
More than 20 volunteers gave up their time to help with coppicing small sycamore saplings from the Blackweir woodland area.
The process is a control measure to ensure the woodland remains a mix of different species and is not taken over by sycamore.
If left the sycamores reduce the amount of sunlight getting to the woodland floor and thus suppressing the growth of other tree species such as Hazel and Oak.
The group then used the coppiced twigs and saplings to make habitat piles which serve as great homes for animals and wildlife as well as a source of food.
Executive Member for Sport, Leisure and Culture, Cllr Nigel Howells said: “The Bute Park conservation event is a great way to give people an insight into the various conservation activities that take place at the park.
“As well as gaining valuable environmental knowledge and experience, it encourages volunteers to enjoy outdoor activity which is hugely beneficial to the park.”
Future conservation days are planned in partnership with the newly formed Friends of Bute Park group.
