Landsdowne Road wildflowers during 2020. Pic: RBC THE TOWN'S parks, shopping areas and verges could seen see new sparks of life as plans to restore, reclaim and protect natural habitats and native species are considered. A series of "wildflower spots" could soon be implemented across parts of the borough following Reading Borough Council's (RBC) experimental rewilding scheme, which introduced a new approach to grass cutting in selected locations during 2020, has proved a great success. The experiment worked in most areas for both maintenance and appearance, and public feedback on the scheme was overwhelmingly positive. At a meeting today (December 15), the council will consider a 'rewilding and wildflower plan', which recommends that the project should be extended into 2021.