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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton Environment reporter

Sewage-soaked field stops creation of new woodland in Greater Manchester

Councillor Lisa Smart examines the council-owned toxic land in Romiley.
Councillor Lisa Smart examines the council-owned toxic land in Romiley. Photograph: Handout

Plans to plant a new woodland have been cancelled after local councillors discovered a field was so saturated with sewage the soil could be too toxic for the trees.

The woodland was to have been planted in a council-owned field located by Otterspool Road in Romiley, Greater Manchester. Officials hoped the woodland would improve the environment, provide green space and encourage wildlife habitats.

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