Woorgreens Lake and Marsh, Nature reserve in Forest of Dean, United Kingdom
The reserve encompasses a central lake surrounded by tree plantations of Oak, Alder, Larch, and Corsican Pine across 42 hectares of land.
The site emerged from reclaimed open-cast mine workings in 1981, transforming into a nature reserve managed by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust from 1984.
The reserve functions as an educational site where visitors observe conservation practices and learn about ecosystem restoration in former industrial areas.
Visitors can access the reserve through Speech House Woodlands car park, with optimal viewing opportunities from March through October.
The water system connects to Foxes Bridge Bog through a sluice gate, creating an interconnected wetland network that supports seventeen dragonfly species.
Inception: 1984
GPS coordinates: 51.81220,-2.53738
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:47
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