Five new nature reserves will be created on existing green spaces across Nottinghamshire. There are currently 67 Local Nature Reserves across the county, six of which are owned by Nottinghamshire Council, but this year the council plans to create an additional five nature reserves.
These additional Local Nature Reserves will be created on existing County Council green spaces. The proposed sites include Cotgrave Country Park and Cotgrave Greenway, Dob Park in Hucknall, Kimberley Green and the Great North Railway Path in Kimberley, Newstead Old Coal Stocking Yard, Freckland Wood and the Linby Trail.
The council is currently working on the first steps of the designation process, which includes preparing detailed management plans for the sites that will be submitted to Natural England. Councillor John Cottee, Cabinet Member for Communities, said: "The creation of new Local Nature Reserves is a commitment we promised to deliver in the Nottinghamshire Plan and the County Council’s Environment Strategy – it’s all part of our drive to make the most of Nottinghamshire’s green spaces for the benefit of our residents and wildlife.
