A unanimous decision by Broxtowe Borough Council has seen Eastwood’s Hall Park declared as a ‘Local Nature Reserve’.
The authority decided at a cabinet meeting to give the site, which lies on a wildlife corridor and has wetland habitats associated with the Nether Green and Beauvale Brooks, the special status.
A management plan has been drawn up with Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, who will work with the council to improve the site for wildlife without impacting on the recreational activities which take place there.
Broxtowe Borough Council’s Portfolio Holder for Environment, Councillor Greg Marshall, said: “The Council is delighted to add to its existing Local Nature Reserves, which provide many benefits to local people including quality of life, health and well-being.
“I am incredibly proud of the Council’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the natural environment for future generations to come by declaring sites like this which provide opportunities for education, enjoyment and recreation, help to attract visitors and preserve links with the local community’s past.”
The council now has a target of declaring one new Local Nature Reserve each year and this will be the 14th to be awarded the status in the Borough.
