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Former Wigan and Leigh industrial sites set to become one of the UK’s largest urban nature reserves

Former Wigan and Leigh industrial sites set to become one of the UK’s largest urban nature reserves

by Nikki Brown | Oct 3, 2022 | Natural Environment

The Flashes of Wigan and Leigh are set to become one of the UK’s largest urban nature reserves and the first in Greater Manchester. The former industrial wasteland is now a nationally important site for rare wildlife with species such as willow tit and bittern...
National Trust announces plans for ambitious urban sky park and green space for Manchester

National Trust announces plans for ambitious urban sky park and green space for Manchester

by Nikki Brown | Mar 8, 2022 | Natural Environment

  Plans to create a new urban sky park for Manchester to bring more green space and nature to the Castlefield area of the city are a step closer to reality with work about to get underway. Due to open in July, the National Trust is aiming to turn the imposing 330...
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