A paradise for ecologists ?

[Heartland]

There are some canals which appear to have little chance of restoration and so the flora and fauna have adapted to the disused waterway. A case in point is part of the Haines Branch once on the BCN and used by boats to serve a timber yard and brickworks.

 

 

 

 

[tree monkey]

5 minutes ago, Heartland said:

There are some canals which appear to have little chance of restoration and so the flora and fauna have adapted to the disused waterway. A case in point is part of the Haines Branch once on the BCN and used by boats to serve a timber yard and brickworks.

 

 

 

 

It's not uncommon for old industrial areas to be rich in species and rare habitats, my favourite is an old limestone quarry and that place is beyond amazing 

[Chris Lowe]

Around here we have the old ironstone quarries and the hill and dales spoil tips

[Opener]

We've also got a wildlife friendly area at the top of our street where limestone used to be extracted. Full of thick undergrowth, multiple trees and a lake housing ducks, geese, swans, coot, etc and wandering footpaths. It's known locally as  The Quarry - obviously named after the pub just across the road.