The popular Orchid Wood site between Breaston and Wilne has been
granted Local Nature Reserve (LNR) status. On the 7th April members of Erewash Borough Council’s
Executive agreed that the area is a valuable open
space for the local community and nature conservation. Orchid Wood is in a
rural setting next to Church Wilne Reservoir and close to St Chad’s Water, the
River Derwent and several local wildlife sites. It is a popular site with
walkers, dog walkers and those who enjoy woodland settings and birdlife.
Councillor Mike Wallis, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and
Leisure, says:
“Orchid Wood is
at the heart of lovely rural and scenic landscapes and is incredibly popular
with walkers. We firmly believe the site deserves to be a Local Nature Reserve
to give it the protection it deserves.”
The decision, taken at a meeting of Council Executive today, follows
a consultation last year with the public and key partners including Derbyshire
Wildlife Trust and Natural England. The wood, which is off Sawley Road in
Breaston, was formerly a gravel and sand pit which was filled in during 1997-98
and nearly 10,500 trees and shrubs planted. The site takes its name from an
orchid glade within the woodland. It was decided that Council Executive should
go ahead today at Ilkeston Town Hall so council business can continue, but with
sensible precautions in place. A quorum of three Lead Members were able to meet
safely along with the chief executive and one council officer.
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