The former industrial wasteland in Wigan is now one of England's largest urban nature reserves.
BBC North West Tonight
Willow tits, bitterns, water voles and great crested newts are all supported at the Flashes of Wigan and Leigh in Greater Manchester.The former industrial wasteland used to be home to the now demolished cooling towers of Westwood power station.and means the wildlife and meadows and woodland are all protected.
Helping to preserve and manage the NNR is a trusty band of volunteers who work under the guidance of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and owners of the reserve, Wigan Council. Caitlan Forde, who is on placement as part of her master's degree in conservation management, said working on the flashes was therapeutic."It's good for my wellbeing, keeping me sane, a breath of fresh air," she said.Three years ago there was a fire in one of the meadows when gorse, heather and trees were burnt to the ground.
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