A NUMBER of alpine plants have been added to a living art sculpture in Apex Park which the council hopes will become 'a haven for wildlife'. 

Ecologist, Pete Grainger and Val Morley, a friend of Apex Park planted the alpines on Wednesday (September 13) just a month after the sculpture was unveiled. 

The artwork was designed and constructed by students on the Contemporary Art and Professional Studies Foundation Degree at UCW and was inspired by the brick kilns that used to operate in the area.

A spokesman for Sedgemoor District Council: "Alongside the living elements, the key inspiration for the sculpture has been drawn from old brick kilns around the area.

"It will provide a habitat and haven for wildlife and will encourage insects such as lacewings and beetles to make their home within the structure.

"Over time, mosses and lichens will make themselves at home in all the nooks and crannies, not only on the base, but all over the sculpture.

"Alpines are good for adapting to all kinds of environment and are sturdy.".