Lowland heath restoration on Parkwood Springs

Many local people were very upset by the fire, the blackened area of land is a reminder of this. This work will help the area to recover more quickly. .

Sheffield

Location
Shirecliffe Road Car Park
Sheffield
S3 9AA
Date and time
10:00 - 12:30
Saturday, 17th of December 2022
Who this task will support
Friends of Parkwood Springs
Parkwood Springs is an amazing natural 'wild' space close to the centre of the city of Sheffield. There is woodland and heath, open parkland, and a range of natural habitats where wild lupins bloom, kestrels hover, and deer have been seen again. There are spectacular views over the city centre, the suburbs and the distant moors of the Peak District.

An area of our beautiful lowland heath was burnt last summer. We need to help the heather to regenerate by removing invasive plants which will crowd out the young heather seedlings. We need to spread heather seeds from other areas to add to the seed bank in the soil.

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I will make my own way to the task
  • Unknown runner
Rachel
5km
09:00
Run
S6
Hillsborough Parkrun beforehand

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Location
Shirecliffe Road Car Park
Sheffield
S3 9AA
Date and time
10:00 - 12:30
Saturday, 17th of December 2022
Who this task will support
Friends of Parkwood Springs
Parkwood Springs is an amazing natural 'wild' space close to the centre of the city of Sheffield. There is woodland and heath, open parkland, and a range of natural habitats where wild lupins bloom, kestrels hover, and deer have been seen again. There are spectacular views over the city centre, the suburbs and the distant moors of the Peak District.
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Shirecliffe Road Car Park
Sheffield
S3 9AA

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