Introducing
Helen Edwards - Warden - Coombeswood Local Nature Reserve
The Coombeswood Local Nature Reserve ( The nature reserve consists of a wonderful mix of birch oak woodland, acid grassland and scrub and is a haven for birds and insects including the rare small heath and green hairstreak butterflies.
As it has been
fenced of for so long it has become a haven for wildlife and the ground is quite
undisturbed so some very interesting ground flora, mosses and lichens exits and
require further investigation. The site will be managed by the wardens service based at
The Leasowes, just over the other side of Mucklow Hill, and a new post of
Coombeswood warden has been created, so there is a dedicated part time warden
for the site.
Which is me, my name is
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The new nature reserve can now be protected and enhanced to benefit the wildlife on the site and the surrounding green wedge. It is also designated as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINC) for its geology; it contains ancient sandstone exposures showing evidence of river systems and plant fossils.
We are very excited to be able to manage this fascinating site, but do need lots of help too. If you are interested in volunteering to help us carry out practical work on site or to help us with wildlife surveys, please call me on 01384 814642. Helen Edwards, Warden - Coombeswood Nature Reserve
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It is also a great opportunity to make new friends.
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