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Trust completes wetland project
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust (WLCT) has opened a new wetland at the Three Sisters Recreation Area in Ashton-in–Makerfield by botanist professor David Bellamy.
The scheme includes the development of a 6.25-hectare site on an area of reclaimed colliery spoil. The area was formerly a disused BMX track developed by Manchester City Council.
The area will complement the region's other wetlands, called Wigan Flashes, to increase the area's biodiversity and will provide a publicly accessible wildlife reserve.
WLCT's wildlife and countryside manager Graham Workman said: “The beauty of this wetland is that we have created interlinking pools and ditches with a water management system that allows us to determine whether we have deep water, shallow water or mud in the pools. This is really important for attracting waders and mud feeding species at different times of year.
“Next, we want to develop a regional ‘Wetland Information Centre’ at the Three Sisters, where we can tell the story of Wigan’s wetlands and demonstrate how and why they are now so important. It will be a ‘gateway’ for visitors into the wider Wigan Flashes and a major educational and community resource.”
Partner organisations involved in the development include Wigan Council, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Natural England, Environment Agency, BTCV and the Friends of Three Sisters.
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