Debbie Abrahams, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, is joining more than 500 other MPs to plant trees as part of the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy.…
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Tag: conservation
Prestigious conservation award for work at Dovestone Reservoir
GREENFIELD’S iconic Dovestone Reservoir has earned RSPB and United Utilities recognition for nature conservation efforts. Their partnership conservation project received accolades at this year’s Chartered…
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Locals invited to learn historic art of drystone wall building
BUDDING conservationists are forging a new interest in the artisan craft of drystone wall building to add key pieces to Saddleworth’s history. The distinctive Pennine…
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Uppermill trees chopped down for security reasons
THE removal of a number of mature poplar trees to improve security for users of Saddleworth Pool and Gym has been described as a “cock-up”.…
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Special event marks Natura 2000 award for Dove Stone
A SPECIAL celebration event was held in December to mark Dove Stone winning the Natura 2000 Conservation Award earlier in the year. Over 40 people,…
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Dovestone shortlisted for prestigious European conservation award
A GREENFIELD beauty spot has been shortlisted for a prestigious European conservation award and needs public votes to help clinch the top place. Dovestone is…
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New yellow lines in conservation village frustrate Saddleworth councillors
A FRUSTRATED councillor claims different width double yellow lines have turned a popular village into a ‘liquorice allsorts’ village. The recently-painted lines along Uppermill High Street…
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