Liverpool Council has been accused of 'threatening the existence' of a remarkable collection of exotic plants with experts who look after them set to be moved elsewhere.
There are grave concerns about the future of the famed Roscoe Botanical Garden, located in greenhouses in the walled garden at Croxteth Hall. It has been reported that three experienced horticulturists who have looked after the rare collection for years have been told by the council that they will be redeployed to its street cleaning team from April.
The move has caused outrage amongst community groups and members of the public who fear the rare plants will now be cared for unqualified staff, despite the specialist requirements of the collection.
