Part of a park in north Manchester is set to become the city's newest nature reserve. Broadhurst Clough in Moston is the latest site to be designated by Manchester council as a local nature reserve, taking the total in the city to 10.
Its new status will help protect the natural features and wildlife habitats of this section of Broadhurst Park and increase its chances of getting investment. It is also hoped the move will encourage more people to visit the beauty spot.
It comes after a former tip transformed into woodland south of Chorlton Water Park was declared as a local nature reserve last year. Kenworthy Woods in Northenden was named as the city's ninth local nature reserve in December.
