The conservation of biodiversity
Biodiversity and nature-based solutions are critical to achieving net zero actions by 2045.
Under the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004, all public bodies in Scotland must further the conservation of biodiversity when carrying out their functions and responsibilities.
Rewilding
We recognise that rewilding will not be possible in every area of East Ayrshire. A measured approach will be required as to where grass is left to grow and we will work to ensure that a collective view is taken from our communities as to where this is appropriate.
This annual process will guide how Greener Communities will link to rewilding and environmental areas of work including current initiatives like No Mow May, where some areas are cut while others are left to grow or have reduced cutting programmes.
Read our press release: Rewilding plans are set to bloom
Map of wildflower locations
The map below shows the locations of where wildflower seeds have been planted within Howard Park and Kay Park.
You can also view an accessible list of wildflower locations.
Select the full screen icon to view a larger map (top right of map). Use the filter and search options.
Locations of wildflowers
Howard Park, Kilmarnock
Wildflower areas in the Howard Park
| Location | Area covered by square meter | What has been planted |
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Wildflowers area A, near Howard Park Drive
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14 square meters
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Wildflowers area B, near Howard Park Drive
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7 square meters
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Wildflowers area C, near Howard Park Drive and Wallace Street
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12 square meters
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Wildflowers area C1, near Howard Park Drive and Wallace Street
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12 square meters
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Wildflowers area D – near Wallace Street and Howard Park Carers Cottage
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25 square meters
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Wildflowers area E – near Wards Place
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60 square meters
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- Sprayed on 18 November 2022
- Sowed Yellow Rattle on 5 December 2022
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Kay Park, Kilmarnock
Wildflower areas in the Kay Park
| Location | Area covered by square meter | What has been planted |
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Wildflowers area A, near South Dean Road and Burns Monument Centre
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36 square meters
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Wildflowers area B, near South Dean Road
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54 square meters
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- Sprayed with glyphosate on 18 November 2022
- Sowed Yellow Rattle on 5 December 2022
- Sowed Flora Britannica on 14 April 2022, assisted by the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) group
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Wildflowers area C, near South Dean Road and Kay Park Terrace
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90 square meters
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- Sprayed with glyphosate on 18 November 2022
- Sowed Yellow Rattle on 5 December 2022
- Sowed Euroflor Extreme on 14 April 2022, assisted by the ESOL group
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Wildflowers area D, near Kay Park Cross
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150 square meters
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- Sprayed with glyphosate on 18 November 2022
- Sowed Yellow Rattle on 5 December 2022
- Sowed Flora Britannica on 14 April 2022, assisted by the ESOL group
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Wildflowers area E, near Kay Park Terrace
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90 square meters
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- Sprayed with glyphosate on 18 November 2022
- Sowed Yellow Rattle on 5 December 2022
- Sowed with Flora Britannica on 17 April 2022
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Wildflowers area F, near Kay Park Cross
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75 square meters
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- Sprayed with glyphosate on 18 November 2022
- Sowed Yellow Rattle on 5 December 2022
- Sowed with Flora Britannica on 17 April 2022, assisted by local councillors
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Wildflowers area G, near Kay Park Crescent
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90 square meters
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- Sprayed with glyphosate on 18 November 2022
- Sowed Yellow Rattle on 5 December 2022
- Sowed with Flora Britannica on 17 April 2022
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