Planting at Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve near Bolton

May 21 2007
Seven Acres Local Nature Reserve is a diverse site with around 10 different habitat types including heathland, acid grassland, open water and broad-leaved woodland.
The site is bisected by Bradshaw Brook which flows from Jumbles Country Park. Bradshaw Brook has a rich diversity of flora and fauna and species of note include Water Crowfoot, Kingfisher and Dipper.
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On the southern border of the site are two old millponds, one of which has recently been re-installed and one of which is due to be de-silted.
Work on the site is currently being coordinated between the Trust, Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council and Bolton Countryside Service.
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