
Hesleden Dene
A small woodland with an abundance of hazel stands
Tom Hibbert
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A small woodland with an abundance of hazel stands
An ancient woodland with an impressive 400 year old oak tree
An ancient woodland with an impresive 400 year old oak tree
A reclaimed colliery site, this reserve has been extensively planted with alder and white poplar in the past. Sycamore, black poplar, silver birch, and broom have also naturally colonised,…
A small heathland and wet grassland site important for rare butterflies and reptiles
A small heathland and wet grassland site important for rare butterflies and reptiles
A woodland with a young, regenerating structure
A woodland with a young, regenerating structure
One of the last few remaining substantial areas of lowland acid grassland in Gateshead, Smith's Lea forms a part of a much larger complex of habitats – a diverse landscape of ancient…
A combination of geological exposures and internationally important grassland communities producing a site with a unique character
A combination of geological exposures and internationally important grassland communities producing a site with a unique character
A large area of re-seeded wildflower meadows, formerly arable farming fields, this site is now protected for its wildlife and landscape value.
A large area of re-seeded wildflower meadows, formerly arable farming fields, this site is now protected for its wildlife and landscape value.
An example of what ones man’s passion can mean for the future of wildlife. Westwood Meadow is a small but perfect living legacy, curated by local land owner and resident. At just over half a…
A large mixed woodland in the Derwent valley with a history of commercial planting and coal mining
A large mixed woodland in the Derwent valley with a history of commercial planting and coal mining
Chopwell Fields East is situated between the village of Chopwell and the woodland that bears its name. This site supports a mosaic of habitats on land restored from old colliery works. At a…
One of the best wetland sites in the region; regionally important for its high number of bird species
One of the best wetland sites in the region; regionally important for its high number of bird species
These grasslands occupy part of the site of the former Chopwell Colliery and provide nectar sources for insects and breeding opportunities for ground nesting birds.
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