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New orchard planted in Stockport to support biodiversity

New orchard planted in Stockport to support biodiversity

by Nikki Brown | Feb 28, 2023 | Natural Environment

Stockport Council has planted a new orchard at Marbury Road Playing Fields in Heaton Chapel. A total of 75 new fruit trees have been planted on the site. These trees will not only be an asset for the area but will help Stockport Council to deliver its Climate Action...
Manchester’s former tip Kenworthy Woods is declared nature reserve

Manchester’s former tip Kenworthy Woods is declared nature reserve

by Nikki Brown | Dec 16, 2022 | Natural Environment

A former Manchester tip which was transformed into woodland has now been declared a local nature reserve to support biodiversity and urban nature in the city-region. The 89-acre (36-hectare) Kenworthy Woods, which sits south of Chorlton Water Park in south Manchester,...
Greater Manchester schools receive funding to create eco-gardens in Manchester Airport competition

Greater Manchester schools receive funding to create eco-gardens in Manchester Airport competition

by Nikki Brown | Dec 8, 2022 | Natural Environment

Cheadle Catholic Infant & Junior School in Stockport has been announced as the winner of the top prize in a competition which will create a new eco-friendly outdoor learning space. The pupils’ presentation captured the imagination of a panel of judges, including...
Manchester Metropolitan University joins partnership to put climate change at the heart of education

Manchester Metropolitan University joins partnership to put climate change at the heart of education

by Nikki Brown | Nov 10, 2022 | Natural Environment

Manchester Metropolitan University is part of a new partnership which aims to help young people across the UK learn more about nature and biodiversity. Announced at COP27 by The Department for Education (DfE), the new National Education Nature Park project will see...
Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund opens applications for second round of funding

Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund opens applications for second round of funding

by Nikki Brown | Oct 31, 2022 | Natural Environment

To help communities across Greater Manchester benefit from green spaces, the second round of applications for the Greater Manchester Green Spaces fund is now open. The £2.6m Greater Manchester Green Spaces Fund supports community-led projects that increase the amount...
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