Location details
- Centre grid ref
- TL15853713
- Location comment
- ACO Technologies plc is the UK division of the ACO Group. Established in 1984, ACO Technologies plc is based in Shefford, Bedfordshire and uses a diverse range of materials including polymer concrete, iron, steel and plastic to develop innovative products that are supported by a comprehensive design and after sales service. The site includes a manufacturing facility, warehouse and several offices. There are areas for nature and recreation on the site including planters around the car park, grass areas to the front of buildings, large trees that are under a preservation order and a wild area with a wildlife walk.
- Submission date
- Entered on 21st September 2022 at 10:06 and last updated on 21st September 2022 at 14:41
- Postcode
- SG17 5TE
- Area (m2)
- 43535
- Site type
- Business Park
- Creation date
- 2022-09-21 - 2022-09-21
- Project description
- Map out site and record site activity. Engage staff and encourage interaction with biodiversity.
- Biodiversity objectives
- Increase density and diversity of flowering plants
Specifically those with known biodiversity benefit for bees and butterflies. Plant across the site and add native species to the scrub land with the wildlife walk (making sure to retain its wildness). Diversity of plant species vital to increase diversity and abundance of invertebrates to feed into the food chain.
Increase number of refuges on the site
Increase/ add; bird boxes, bat boxes, bee hives, insect hotels, wood piles. Placing them on walls, the new site development, scrub land next to the site and of course the new vegetated areas. This could also include vole holes in the swale.
Wild areas
Ensure approx. 5,500m2 of the ACO Shefford site remains wild for nature.
Seed new stream bank/ channel
Increase density and diversity of plant species in stream. Maximizing its potential for biodiversity. - Address
- ACO Technologies plc
ACO Business Park
Hitchin Road
Shefford
Bedfordshire, UK
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Download site QR code hereHabitats and features
| Name | Type | Area (m2) | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Hedgerow | Habitat :: Modified grassland | 0 | view |
| Academy Green Wall | Habitat :: Façade-bound green wall | 0 | view |
| Stream/ swale - west to east | Habitat :: Running water (unspecified) | 0 | view |
| Stream/ swale - South to north | Habitat :: Running water (unspecified) | 0 | view |
| Planter area to front of marketing offices | Habitat :: Flower beds & other ground-level planters | 16 | view |
| Planter to front of IT | Habitat | 26 | view |
| Car park planter 2 | Habitat :: Introduced shrub | 27 | view |
| Car park planter 4 | Habitat | 27 | view |
| Car park planter 3 | Habitat :: Introduced shrub | 33 | view |
| Car park planter 1 | Habitat :: Introduced shrub | 48 | view |
| Car park planter with trees 1 | Habitat :: Other parkland & scattered trees | 95 | view |
| Car park planter with trees 2 | Habitat :: Other parkland & scattered trees | 95 | view |
| Grass area car park 1 | Habitat :: Gardens (unspecified: vegetated & non-vegetated) | 103 | view |
| Grassed area to side of academy | Habitat :: Flower beds & other ground-level planters | 176 | view |
| Grassed area to road site south | Habitat :: Road island/verge | 2256 | view |
| Grassed area with trees and seating | Habitat :: Parkland & scattered trees (unspecified) | 4719 | view |
| Grassed area with trees to front of academy | Habitat :: Parkland & scattered trees (unspecified) | 5109 | view |
| ACO Nature Walk | Habitat :: Mixed scrub | 5922 | view |
| New Bird Box (small hole) | Feature :: Bird boxes (Small hole) | view | |
| ACO Refuge Type 2 | Feature :: Snakes / reptiles | view | |
