New Doorstep Green in West Norfolk
MJR | 13.12.2004 13:04 | Ecology | Cambridge
The Hardings Pits Community Assocation (HPCA) has planted 750 trees of
various sizes on the site of a former dump just to the south of the
mouth of the River Nar in King's Lynn.
various sizes on the site of a former dump just to the south of the
mouth of the River Nar in King's Lynn.
The Mayor and Dep Mayor stomp in a newly-planted tree
While other parks in the town are under threat,
the Countryside Agency (New Opportunities Fund)
funded the creation
of this new doorstep green, with assistance from the
Borough Council and the Nar-Ouse Regeneration Area (NORA) partners.
It's within easy reach of the Friars and South Lynn areas of the
town, accessible from the cycleway between Saddlebow Road and The Friars.
The space includes native woodland planting, wildflower meadow areas and
a central mount which gives panoramic views over the river and nearby town,
from the line of the old town wall which defended King's Lynn during the
civil war.
The Scheme has been coordinated by HPCA and both secretary Roger Turff
answered some questions and project manager Richard Morrish.
Various local notables turned out to help plant the larger trees,
including councillors Brandon, Benefer and Manley, Dr Paul Richards
and Fr Paul Kinsey.
Those planted included two oaks, an acer, chestnut and a liquid amber.
Now the challenge is for the community to manage this area
for the next 25 years and the message from HPCA is clear:
Please look after this important new open space in central King's Lynn!
HPCA plan signs and sculptures to tell the story of the site, from early
riverside industry, through brick pits, to today.
Anyone who would like to be involved with the site should contact HPCA
on 01553 764422.
the Countryside Agency (New Opportunities Fund)
funded the creation
of this new doorstep green, with assistance from the
Borough Council and the Nar-Ouse Regeneration Area (NORA) partners.
It's within easy reach of the Friars and South Lynn areas of the
town, accessible from the cycleway between Saddlebow Road and The Friars.
The space includes native woodland planting, wildflower meadow areas and
a central mount which gives panoramic views over the river and nearby town,
from the line of the old town wall which defended King's Lynn during the
civil war.
The Scheme has been coordinated by HPCA and both secretary Roger Turff
answered some questions and project manager Richard Morrish.
Various local notables turned out to help plant the larger trees,
including councillors Brandon, Benefer and Manley, Dr Paul Richards
and Fr Paul Kinsey.
Those planted included two oaks, an acer, chestnut and a liquid amber.
Now the challenge is for the community to manage this area
for the next 25 years and the message from HPCA is clear:
Please look after this important new open space in central King's Lynn!
HPCA plan signs and sculptures to tell the story of the site, from early
riverside industry, through brick pits, to today.
Anyone who would like to be involved with the site should contact HPCA
on 01553 764422.
MJR