Work begins on nature-friendly farm cabin

Work has started on a nature-friendly building at Poole Farm, Plymouth, which promotes community involvement through health and wellbeing, education and conservation.

The Paddock Cabin is being made nearly entirely of wood and the aim is for it to be used as a space for youth clubs, nature-based education and eco-therapy sessions.

The design includes a large balcony, a green roof with native wildflower plants and a rainwater harvesting system.

It would be "well used by people of all generations", said councillor Tom Briars-Delve, cabinet member for the environment and climate change.

He said: "Poole Farm is such a fantastic resource for our city.

"It is immensely satisfying to see the vision of the Derriford Community Park realised with additions like this."

The cabin has been financed by the Youth Investment Fund, which is funded by the UK Government and delivered by Social Investment Business in partnership with Key Fund, National Youth Agency and Resonance.

Building work on the cabin is expected to finish in the spring.

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