Bio Diversity Management in our Cemeteries

Nottingham’s cemeteries are important places of remembrance and reflection, but they are also valuable green spaces that provide habitats for a wide range of plants and wildlife.

We are working to manage these special places in a way that respects their primary purpose as cemeteries, while also protecting and enhancing biodiversity. This includes looking at how we manage grasslands, trees, hedgerows and other natural habitats, creating opportunities for wildlife to thrive while ensuring our cemeteries remain safe, accessible and welcoming for visitors.

Our approach recognises that each cemetery is different, with its own character, history, landscape and environmental opportunities. We have therefore developed individual management plans to guide how we care for and enhance these sites over time.

The plans below set out our approach to managing each cemetery, balancing the needs of bereaved families and visitors with our wider commitment to nature, biodiversity and the long term stewardship of these important green spaces.

General Cemetery Management Plan 2026-28

Church Rock Cemetery Management Plan 2026-28