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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...
First look at plans for Manchester’s newest green space on a former shopping centre site

First look at plans for Manchester’s newest green space on a former shopping centre site

by Nikki Brown | Jan 5, 2023 | Natural Environment

New images reveal how a new proposed green space at Manchester’s Central Retail Park will look once it has been completed. Recently, the council unveiled its ambitions to transform the dilapidated ex-shopping centre, on Great Ancoats Street, into a huge new...
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...
Secretary of State gives green light to planning permission for Northern Roots urban farm and eco-park in Oldham

Secretary of State gives green light to planning permission for Northern Roots urban farm and eco-park in Oldham

by Nikki Brown | Nov 10, 2022 | Natural Environment

The hybrid planning application for Northern Roots, which is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park in Oldham, was unanimously approved by Oldham Council’s Planning Committee in October 2022. However, due to the Northern Roots development being located in...
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...
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