A former hospital site in Liverpool is being turned into a biodiverse public nature park, with the first of 163 planned trees now planted.
The new green space will include native wildflower meadows, wildlife corridors, sustainable drainage and natural play areas. It is intended to support local wildlife while giving patients, NHS staff, visitors and nearby residents somewhere to relax.
Nature arrives before construction is finished
Biodiversity work has already begun around the former Royal Liverpool University Hospital site. A 33-metre vertical meadow, planted with native wildflowers and grasses, is providing food and habitat for pollinators.
The park is expected to be completed in October 2027. The project shows how the redevelopment of a city-centre site can include nature recovery alongside new public space.
Why it matters for Britain
The scheme will add accessible green space in Liverpool while creating habitat for wildlife and pollinators. It also offers a practical example of how former healthcare sites can be redesigned to support community wellbeing and biodiversity.
