Springwater Park in Radcliffe is to become Bury’s newest Local Nature Reserve (LNR), taking the total to seven across the borough.
LNRs are areas of green space close to communities that are important habitats for wildlife and valuable recreation areas. The other six in Bury are: Philips Park, Chesham, Hollins Vale, Redisher Wood, Chapelfield and Kirklees Valley.
All have community groups that are actively involved in the management of each site, which are well used by schools and other local groups.
Springwater Park lies between Radcliffe and Whitefield and the Rivers Irwell and Roch run along its northern edge. Access to the site is via an access road from Lily Hill Street leading to a small car park.
Since forming in 2017, the Friends of Springwater Park have been keen to see the site recognised for its importance for wildlife and recreational value.
Alan Bailey, chair of Love Springwater Park, said: “We are delighted that Springwater Park is being declared as a Local Nature Reserve. Our group has worked tirelessly to improve the park for the local community, and this is a welcome acknowledgement of that and of the importance of the site for wildlife and recreation.”
Councillor Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment, climate change and operations, said: “I am delighted by the level of support the Friends have shown for Springwater Park over the last five years. Their efforts have culminated in Springwater Park being designated as the borough’s seventh Local Nature Reserve.”
The LNR designation has no direct benefits but it can help with grant bids and attracting external funding. It also shows a determination by the council to manage greenspace in a sustainable way.
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