Scrattons Eco Park, Nature reserve in Dagenham, United Kingdom.
Scrattons Eco Park is a two-hectare nature reserve in Dagenham with dense bramble growth, grass pathways, and drainage ditches. These varied areas create habitats for a range of plants and animals.
The site was once inaccessible marshland with allotments before it was transformed in the late 1990s. It gained official nature reserve status in 2006.
The reserve reflects local commitment to protecting nature and creating space for wildlife in an urban area. You can see this care in how the grounds are managed and the diverse life that thrives here.
Access is through a footpath at the end of Morrison Road, while the extension area near Levine Gardens remains closed to visitors. Wear suitable shoes as the ground can be wet and uneven in places.
The drainage ditches were specially dredged and now support waterside plants and amphibian breeding grounds. Frogs and toads thrive here, making this a quiet success in urban habitat recovery.
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