Idle Valley in Pictures
Tuesday 15th December
BBC Nottinghamshire recently visited our newest flagship nature reserve - finding out how Idle Valley, near Retford, is reaping the benefits of receiving £1m of lottery money.
The award was given 12 months ago with the intent of creating one of the best wetland nature havens in the country. The site now has a Reserve Officer, volunteer groups and changes have already been made to improve access for visitors. Primarily a wetland habitat, the Idle Valley Nature Reserve was formerly the location for aggregate extraction by Tarmac. Over the years, the holes left by extraction have flooded, creating a watery sanctuary for wildlife. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is using the 5 year grant to establish and develop the site, which covers 450 hectares - an extensive area, especially when compared to the size of our Attenborough Nature Reserve at just less than 150 hectares.
The BBC’s feature tells the story of Idle Valley Nature Reserve, and includes a chance to explore the site in pictures, with a photo slideshow:
Click here to read the full article on the BBC’s website.
Click here to view the BBC’s photo slideshow telling the story of Idle Valley Nature Reserve
