The diversity of plants, insects and animals have improved by almost 100 per cent in some areas, thanks to a change in grassland management.
Over the past six years, the council has stopped mowing over the summer in areas in parks, public spaces and roadside verges to allow plants and insects to continue pollinating and provide valuable habitat corridors.
Research has shown that in areas that have been monitored since 2020, biodiversity has improved by 92 per cent, with increases in wildflowers, bees and butterflies.
Residents are now being asked to identify - and even adopt - new wildlife havens as part of a new Create a Buzz (opens in new tab) project.
Create a Buzz is inviting local residents to nominate sites – new or one that’s already being left to grow – for enhanced wildflower planting or amended cutting regimes, to encourage wildflowers across Torfaen.
Cllr Mandy Owen, Executive Member for Environment, said: "We're delighted by the significant improvement in biodiversity. It demonstrates that the changes we've made are delivering real benefits for wildlife, helping more flowers, bees and butterflies to thrive.
"But this is just the beginning. Through Create a Buzz, we're inviting residents to work with us to identify new locations for wildflower planting and, if they wish, help care for them through our Adopt a Wildflower Patch scheme."
"This is a fantastic example of the Torfaen Deal in action, with the council and communities working together to create greener, healthier and more attractive neighbourhoods.
"Whether you're nominating a site, volunteering to help look after a patch, or simply supporting the project, everyone can play a part in making Torfaen blossom."
Around two hundred sites - totalling 90 hectares - are now part of the council’s environmentally-friendly and sustainable grassland management programme.
You can nominate a site or express an interest in adopting a wildflower patch by clicking below. You can also support your local environment by becoming a Nature Steward or helping to tackle the invasive species Himalayan balsam. For more information visit Connect Torfaen.