Thursday, 16 February 2012

Wasteland

Pestle Puffball

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Additional Notes: 

Macroscopically polymorphic, thus has acquired a long list of synonyms (see Kriesel 1989). (Re: The BC)

Addiewell Bing

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Size (Hectares): 
21 heactares
Environment Type: 

Reclaimed derelict industrial site

Region: 
West Lothian
Site Managed By: 
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Map Info
Nearest Town: 
Wesy Calder
County: 
West Lothian
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Place Description: 

Addiewell Bing is an old derelict industrial site that was created by shale mining spoil and is an excellent example of how a derelict industrial site - part of the oil shale industry - can be converted into an important wildlife refuge.

Habitat: 

Over the years the planting of deciduous and coniferous trees along with wildflowers has created a diverse woodland and naturally regenerated scrub, making it ideal for wildlife. Further planting of bracken, heather, open grassland and marshy ground have added to the habitat diversity.

Wildlife Description: 

Visitors can see Kingfisher, Corn Buntings, Otter, Water Vole, Barn owl, badger, Tree Sparrow, Daubenton's Bat, Natterer's Bat, Pipistrelle Bat, Reed bunting, Great Crested Newt, Palmate Newt, Smooth Newt, Skylark, Grey Partridge, Linnet, Badger, Song Thrush, Spotted Flycatcher, Bullfinch

Directions: 

From the A71 turn north at West Calder onto the B792. The reserve is just over 1 mile on the right. Stiles are situated at each access point into the reserve from the road.

Best Time to Visit: 

March to June for breeding birds and June and July for wildflowers.

Cairngorms National Park

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Size (Hectares): 
380,000
Environment Type: 

Mountain, Woodland, Lowland, Farmland

Region: 
Highlands
Site Managed By: 
National Park Authority
Contact Information: 
Cairngorms National Park Authority14 The SquareGrantown-on-SpeyMorayshirePH26 3HG
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Nearest Town: 
Aviemore
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Place Description: 

The Cairngorm National Park is the largest national park in the U.K. being 40% larger than the Lake District and over twice the size of Loch Lomond and Trossachs. Four of Scotland's five highest mountains are within the park and there are 52 peaks that are over 900 metres. The forests within the park contain the remnants of the original Caledonian Pine Forest including a rare Pinewood found only in Scotland and Norway.

Habitat: 

The Park has a vast range of habitat from high mountain moorland to lowland pastures, woodland and dense forestry. When visiting the park suitable clothing should be worn and carried as the temperature can change very quickly and it has been known to snow in June.

Wildlife Description: 

The Park is home to 25% of Britains threatened species, including plant, bird and animal species and is the best place to spot Britains only unique bird, the Scottish Crossbill. Visitors to the park can spot Golden Eagle, Pine Martin, Red Squirrel, Mink, Crested Tit and the Capercaillie to name only a few.

Three Sisters Recreation Area

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Environment Type: 

Reclaimed colliery spoil land. Woodland, pasture and ponds.

Region: 
North West
Site Owned By: 
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust
Site Managed By: 
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust
Address: 

Three Sisters Road, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield WN4 8DD

Contact Information: 
01942 720453countryside@wlct.org
Official Website: 
Website
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Nearest Town: 
Bryn
County: 
Greater Manchester
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Place Description: 

Large Recreation Area reclaimed from three huge colliery spoil heaps - hence the name. Coarse fishing by day ticket on the Lake from September to April. Canoeing and model boats on the Lake by day ticket. Extensive footpaths cater for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Woodland feeding station for close up views of birds

Wildlife Description: 

Varied habitats great for dragon & damselflies, butterflies. Main lake shows the usual ducks, gulls etc. Feeding station good for woodland birds.

Directions: 

Three Sisters Road, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Volunteer: 

01942 720453

Three Sisters Recreation Area

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Environment Type: 

Reclaimed colliery spoil land. Woodland, pasture and ponds.

Region: 
North West
Site Owned By: 
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust
Site Managed By: 
Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust
Address: 

Three Sisters Road,
Bryn,
Ashton-in-Makerfield
WN4 8DD

Contact Information: 
01942 720453 countryside@wlct.org
Official Website: 
Website
Map Info
Nearest Town: 
Bryn
County: 
Greater Manchester
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Information
Place Description: 

Large Recreation Area reclaimed from three huge colliery spoil heaps - hence the name. Coarse fishing by day ticket on the Lake from September to April. Canoeing and model boats on the Lake by day ticket. Extensive footpaths cater for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Woodland feeding station for close up views of birds

Wildlife Description: 

Varied habitats great for dragon & damselflies, butterflies. Main lake shows the usual ducks, gulls etc. Feeding station good for woodland birds.

Directions: 

Three Sisters Road, Bryn, Ashton-in-Makerfield

Volunteer: 

01942 720453

Cairngorms National Park

Facts
Size (Hectares): 
380,000
Region: 
Highlands
Site Managed By: 
National Park Authority
Contact Information: 
Cairngorms National Park Authority14 The SquareGrantown-on-SpeyMorayshirePH26 3HG
Map Info
Nearest Town: 
Aviemore
Information
Place Description: 
The Cairngorm National Park is the largest national park in the U.K. being 40% larger than the Lake District and over twice the size of Loch Lomond and TrosSpecial Areas of Conservationhs. Four of Scotland's five highest mountains are within the park and there are 52 peaks that are over 900 metres. The forests within the park contain the remnants of the original Caledonian Pine Forest including a rare Pinewood found only in Scotland and Norway.
Habitat: 
The Park has a vast range of habitat from high mountain moorland to lowland pastures, woodland and dense forestry. When visiting the park suitable clothing should be worn and carried as the temperature can change very quickly and it has been known to snow in June.
Wildlife Description: 
The Park is home to 25% of Britains threatened species, including plant, bird and animal species and is the best place to spot Britains only unique bird, the Scottish CrosSite of Biological Importancell. Visitors to the park can spot Golden Eagle, Pine Martin, Red Squirrel, Mink, Crested Tit and the Capercaillie to name only a few.
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