The Manchester park set to become the city's tenth nature reserve
Part of a park in north Manchester is set to become the city's newest nature reserve. Broadhurst Clough in Moston is the latest site to be designated by Manchester council as a local nature reserve, taking the total in the city to 10.
It comes after a former tip transformed into woodland south of Chorlton Water Park was declared as a local nature reserve last year. Kenworthy Woods in Northenden was named as the city's ninth local nature reserve in December.Friends of Broadhurst Park chairman Celia Cropper said: "We are delighted that Broadhurst Clough is to be designated as a local nature reserve.
Mature poplars sit alongside young copses of birch and alder woodland which have been planted in partnership with the City of Trees. Extensive stands of flag iris can also be found in the marshy areas and seasonal ponds, providing ideal cover for common frogs and toads, as well as rest stops for dragonflies.
Labour councillor Tracey Rawlins, executive member for environment and transport at Manchester council, said: "We want to get the right balance between people and nature and by developing the city’s natural environment, it’s woodlands, rivers and meadows for residents and visitors to enjoy, it helps to preserve the precious eco-systems that we already have and contribute to an increasing and diverse wildlife, flora and fauna in our natural environment.
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