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Wildlife haven wins protection
5:23am Tuesday 12th February 2008
Comments (48)A nature haven hidden between housing and industrial estates has been declared the first Local Nature Reserve in the Bradford district.
Lying near a railway line and a motorway, the 13-acre site off Railway Terrace, Low Moor, Bradford, is a popular haunt for walkers and a place to picnic. And now Bradford Council has granted the land Local Nature Reserve status to ensure its protection.
The Council-owned site is occupied by a wildflower meadow, grassland, a pond, birch woodland and heathland.
It also serves as an educational resource for school children who visit the reserve to study wildlife. It is patrolled by voluntary wardens and managed on behalf of the Council's Countryside and Rights of Way Service by the Cathedral Centre's Green the City project.
The area used to be British Railway sidings but now provides home for 68 species of flora and 15 types of butterfly and attracts foxes, birds and nocturnal mammals.
Councillor Anne Hawkesworth, the Council's executive member for the environment, said: "We are delighted to be declaring Railway Terrace as a Local Nature Reserve. This status reflects the importance of such areas, especially in the more urban parts of the district. It really is an oasis of nature among housing and industry and is well loved by local people."
The status has been awarded to the site under the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act which gives local authorities powers to declare areas as Local Nature Reserves and also gives them nationally-recognised status.
Site manager Peter Boyd, of Green the City, said: "It's the only example of a lowland heath in Bradford and it's a rare habitat in Britain so we are excited. It will give it better protection against planning development.
"There's a high level of local community support for the management work and for this designation. I feel the Council is being very forward-looking in taking this initiative and hopefully now we can achieve the same at other suitable sites across the district."
Richard Clarke, bio-diversity officer at the Council, said: "It is a green area that has already been identified but is now better protected so that people can continue to enjoy using it. It is certainly a welcome decision and we will designate another site later this year."
Site managers, Green the City, seeks more volunteers to help monitor the site. Anyone interested in joining the team can contact the project on (01274) 308707.
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Divers_uk, Bingley says...
8:23am Tue 12 Feb 08
Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?
Divers_uk, Bingley says...
8:23am Tue 12 Feb 08
Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?
Divers_uk, Bingley says...
8:23am Tue 12 Feb 08
Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?
tpuk, BD says...
9:52am Tue 12 Feb 08
Divers_uk wrote:There`s plenty of nature reserves around Bradford, quite a few of them in the Bingley/Shipley area.
"bio-diversity officer at the Council"
Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?
I assume the Low moor one has been declared the first `Local` Nature Reserve in the Bradford district, as in `Local` to housing areas as opposed to being in the middle of nowhere.
Nowt to do with Council tax. ;)
tpuk, BD says...
9:52am Tue 12 Feb 08
Divers_uk wrote:There`s plenty of nature reserves around Bradford, quite a few of them in the Bingley/Shipley area.
"bio-diversity officer at the Council"
Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?
I assume the Low moor one has been declared the first `Local` Nature Reserve in the Bradford district, as in `Local` to housing areas as opposed to being in the middle of nowhere.
Nowt to do with Council tax. ;)
tpuk, BD says...
9:52am Tue 12 Feb 08
Divers_uk wrote:There`s plenty of nature reserves around Bradford, quite a few of them in the Bingley/Shipley area.
"bio-diversity officer at the Council"
Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?
I assume the Low moor one has been declared the first `Local` Nature Reserve in the Bradford district, as in `Local` to housing areas as opposed to being in the middle of nowhere.
Nowt to do with Council tax. ;)
tpuk, BD says...
9:52am Tue 12 Feb 08
Divers_uk wrote:There`s plenty of nature reserves around Bradford, quite a few of them in the Bingley/Shipley area.
"bio-diversity officer at the Council"
Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?
I assume the Low moor one has been declared the first `Local` Nature Reserve in the Bradford district, as in `Local` to housing areas as opposed to being in the middle of nowhere.
Nowt to do with Council tax. ;)
albion, west riding says...
10:07am Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I think you are assuming its nowt to do with council tax, it is council land and some of the input has been by council employees.
Divers_uk wrote: "bio-diversity officer at the Council" Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?There`s plenty of nature reserves around Bradford, quite a few of them in the Bingley/Shipley area. I assume the Low moor one has been declared the first `Local` Nature Reserve in the Bradford district, as in `Local` to housing areas as opposed to being in the middle of nowhere. Nowt to do with Council tax. ;)
albion, west riding says...
10:07am Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I think you are assuming its nowt to do with council tax, it is council land and some of the input has been by council employees.
Divers_uk wrote: "bio-diversity officer at the Council" Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?There`s plenty of nature reserves around Bradford, quite a few of them in the Bingley/Shipley area. I assume the Low moor one has been declared the first `Local` Nature Reserve in the Bradford district, as in `Local` to housing areas as opposed to being in the middle of nowhere. Nowt to do with Council tax. ;)
albion, west riding says...
10:07am Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I think you are assuming its nowt to do with council tax, it is council land and some of the input has been by council employees.
Divers_uk wrote: "bio-diversity officer at the Council" Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?There`s plenty of nature reserves around Bradford, quite a few of them in the Bingley/Shipley area. I assume the Low moor one has been declared the first `Local` Nature Reserve in the Bradford district, as in `Local` to housing areas as opposed to being in the middle of nowhere. Nowt to do with Council tax. ;)
albion, west riding says...
10:07am Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I think you are assuming its nowt to do with council tax, it is council land and some of the input has been by council employees.
Divers_uk wrote: "bio-diversity officer at the Council" Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?There`s plenty of nature reserves around Bradford, quite a few of them in the Bingley/Shipley area. I assume the Low moor one has been declared the first `Local` Nature Reserve in the Bradford district, as in `Local` to housing areas as opposed to being in the middle of nowhere. Nowt to do with Council tax. ;)
tpuk, says...
10:28am Tue 12 Feb 08
Back under your bridge now troll, & don`t tell me what I`m assuming, eh?
tpuk, says...
10:28am Tue 12 Feb 08
Back under your bridge now troll, & don`t tell me what I`m assuming, eh?
tpuk, says...
10:28am Tue 12 Feb 08
Back under your bridge now troll, & don`t tell me what I`m assuming, eh?
tpuk, says...
10:28am Tue 12 Feb 08
Back under your bridge now troll, & don`t tell me what I`m assuming, eh?
albion, west riding says...
12:09pm Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I didnt tell you what you were assuming, i said i think you are!
That bit was a joke, hence the winking `smiley`..<insert rolling eyes smiley> Back under your bridge now troll, & don`t tell me what I`m assuming, eh?
As for the joke BIT seems to be the best description.
albion, west riding says...
12:09pm Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I didnt tell you what you were assuming, i said i think you are!
That bit was a joke, hence the winking `smiley`..<insert rolling eyes smiley> Back under your bridge now troll, & don`t tell me what I`m assuming, eh?
As for the joke BIT seems to be the best description.
albion, west riding says...
12:09pm Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I didnt tell you what you were assuming, i said i think you are!
That bit was a joke, hence the winking `smiley`..<insert rolling eyes smiley> Back under your bridge now troll, & don`t tell me what I`m assuming, eh?
As for the joke BIT seems to be the best description.
albion, west riding says...
12:09pm Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I didnt tell you what you were assuming, i said i think you are!
That bit was a joke, hence the winking `smiley`..<insert rolling eyes smiley> Back under your bridge now troll, & don`t tell me what I`m assuming, eh?
As for the joke BIT seems to be the best description.
Divers_uk, Bingley says...
12:48pm Tue 12 Feb 08
I think having a biodiversity officer at the Council is 100% to do with Council Tax unless some other taxpayer funded source is paying for the position
Divers_uk, Bingley says...
12:48pm Tue 12 Feb 08
I think having a biodiversity officer at the Council is 100% to do with Council Tax unless some other taxpayer funded source is paying for the position
Divers_uk, Bingley says...
12:48pm Tue 12 Feb 08
I think having a biodiversity officer at the Council is 100% to do with Council Tax unless some other taxpayer funded source is paying for the position
Divers_uk, Bingley says...
12:48pm Tue 12 Feb 08
I think having a biodiversity officer at the Council is 100% to do with Council Tax unless some other taxpayer funded source is paying for the position
tpuk, says...
2:01pm Tue 12 Feb 08
The names not quite right though, maybe you should change it to `The Symbolics`.
Now which one of you is going to be Sym?
Moan all you want about Council tax, you`ll still have it to pay.
tpuk, says...
2:01pm Tue 12 Feb 08
The names not quite right though, maybe you should change it to `The Symbolics`.
Now which one of you is going to be Sym?
Moan all you want about Council tax, you`ll still have it to pay.
tpuk, says...
2:01pm Tue 12 Feb 08
The names not quite right though, maybe you should change it to `The Symbolics`.
Now which one of you is going to be Sym?
Moan all you want about Council tax, you`ll still have it to pay.
tpuk, says...
2:01pm Tue 12 Feb 08
The names not quite right though, maybe you should change it to `The Symbolics`.
Now which one of you is going to be Sym?
Moan all you want about Council tax, you`ll still have it to pay.
albion, west riding says...
2:07pm Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I am not moaning about it i am trying to find out about funding for this project, not to be critical but out of interest.
Divers & Albion.... The comments section voices of reason .....What a double act! The names not quite right though, maybe you should change it to `The Symbolics`. Now which one of you is going to be Sym? Moan all you want about Council tax, you`ll still have it to pay.
Your mildly insulting humour does you no credit, infact it is rather pathetic.
albion, west riding says...
2:07pm Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I am not moaning about it i am trying to find out about funding for this project, not to be critical but out of interest.
Divers & Albion.... The comments section voices of reason .....What a double act! The names not quite right though, maybe you should change it to `The Symbolics`. Now which one of you is going to be Sym? Moan all you want about Council tax, you`ll still have it to pay.
Your mildly insulting humour does you no credit, infact it is rather pathetic.
albion, west riding says...
2:07pm Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I am not moaning about it i am trying to find out about funding for this project, not to be critical but out of interest.
Divers & Albion.... The comments section voices of reason .....What a double act! The names not quite right though, maybe you should change it to `The Symbolics`. Now which one of you is going to be Sym? Moan all you want about Council tax, you`ll still have it to pay.
Your mildly insulting humour does you no credit, infact it is rather pathetic.
albion, west riding says...
2:07pm Tue 12 Feb 08
tpuk wrote:I am not moaning about it i am trying to find out about funding for this project, not to be critical but out of interest.
Divers & Albion.... The comments section voices of reason .....What a double act! The names not quite right though, maybe you should change it to `The Symbolics`. Now which one of you is going to be Sym? Moan all you want about Council tax, you`ll still have it to pay.
Your mildly insulting humour does you no credit, infact it is rather pathetic.
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Maggie, Addingham says...
3:39pm Tue 12 Feb 08
I am delighted to read that BMDC are giving protection to this wildlife haven, however, I remain baffeld as to why they have recetnly shelled out over £6000 on an 'iffy' consutlation over in Ilkey/Addingham area?
They are looking to destroy up to four miles of unspoiled wildlife habits and wetlands.Why?
Possibly as it is in private hands?
Its a one sided consultation without true facts also. shamneful
When its gone its gone.
NO SALE NO TRAIL.
See: http://www.thewharfe
daletrail.co.uk/
Maggie, Addingham says...
3:39pm Tue 12 Feb 08
I am delighted to read that BMDC are giving protection to this wildlife haven, however, I remain baffeld as to why they have recetnly shelled out over £6000 on an 'iffy' consutlation over in Ilkey/Addingham area?
They are looking to destroy up to four miles of unspoiled wildlife habits and wetlands.Why?
Possibly as it is in private hands?
Its a one sided consultation without true facts also. shamneful
When its gone its gone.
NO SALE NO TRAIL.
See: http://www.thewharfe
daletrail.co.uk/
Maggie, Addingham says...
3:39pm Tue 12 Feb 08
I am delighted to read that BMDC are giving protection to this wildlife haven, however, I remain baffeld as to why they have recetnly shelled out over £6000 on an 'iffy' consutlation over in Ilkey/Addingham area?
They are looking to destroy up to four miles of unspoiled wildlife habits and wetlands.Why?
Possibly as it is in private hands?
Its a one sided consultation without true facts also. shamneful
When its gone its gone.
NO SALE NO TRAIL.
See: http://www.thewharfe
daletrail.co.uk/
Maggie, Addingham says...
3:39pm Tue 12 Feb 08
I am delighted to read that BMDC are giving protection to this wildlife haven, however, I remain baffeld as to why they have recetnly shelled out over £6000 on an 'iffy' consutlation over in Ilkey/Addingham area?
They are looking to destroy up to four miles of unspoiled wildlife habits and wetlands.Why?
Possibly as it is in private hands?
Its a one sided consultation without true facts also. shamneful
When its gone its gone.
NO SALE NO TRAIL.
See: http://www.thewharfe
daletrail.co.uk/
Woody, Manningham says...
9:21pm Tue 12 Feb 08
Divers_uk wrote:You never know, maybe some of this is funded by EU brass? Either way, it's money well spent. Shame they had to publicize it and alert every moron with a motorcrosser & an air rifle. Best kept secret.
"bio-diversity officer at the Council"
I think having a biodiversity officer at the Council is 100% to do with Council Tax unless some other taxpayer funded source is paying for the position
Woody, Manningham says...
9:21pm Tue 12 Feb 08
Divers_uk wrote:You never know, maybe some of this is funded by EU brass? Either way, it's money well spent. Shame they had to publicize it and alert every moron with a motorcrosser & an air rifle. Best kept secret.
"bio-diversity officer at the Council"
I think having a biodiversity officer at the Council is 100% to do with Council Tax unless some other taxpayer funded source is paying for the position
Woody, Manningham says...
9:21pm Tue 12 Feb 08
Divers_uk wrote:You never know, maybe some of this is funded by EU brass? Either way, it's money well spent. Shame they had to publicize it and alert every moron with a motorcrosser & an air rifle. Best kept secret.
"bio-diversity officer at the Council"
I think having a biodiversity officer at the Council is 100% to do with Council Tax unless some other taxpayer funded source is paying for the position
Woody, Manningham says...
9:21pm Tue 12 Feb 08
Divers_uk wrote:You never know, maybe some of this is funded by EU brass? Either way, it's money well spent. Shame they had to publicize it and alert every moron with a motorcrosser & an air rifle. Best kept secret.
"bio-diversity officer at the Council"
I think having a biodiversity officer at the Council is 100% to do with Council Tax unless some other taxpayer funded source is paying for the position
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Divers_uk, Bingley says...
8:23am Tue 12 Feb 08
Until now no nature reserves yet we Bradford needs a biodiversity officer!!! No wonder they want a 4.5% Council tax increase?