Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve

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Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve
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Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve
TypeLocal Nature Reserve
Location Birmingham, England
Coordinates 52°31′40″N1°47′46″W / 52.5277°N 1.7961°W / 52.5277; -1.7961 Coordinates: 52°31′40″N1°47′46″W / 52.5277°N 1.7961°W / 52.5277; -1.7961
Created20 March 1991 (20 March 1991)
Operated by Birmingham City Council
Website birmingham.gov.uk/plantsbrook

Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve is a nature reserve on the Plants Brook in The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham, England, consisting of open water, wetland, woodland and meadow. [1] It is located on Eachelhurst Road, on the border of the Pype Hayes and Walmley districts. It was designated a Local Nature Reserve in 1991. [2] [3]

The reserve, managed by Birmingham City Council, [1] measures 10.72 hectares (26.5 acres) [1] and is used as an educational resource. [4]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "Plantsbrook LNR". Birmingham City Council. 2009-11-26. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
  2. "Plantsbrook". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  3. "Map of Plantsbrook Reservoirs". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England.
  4. "Plantsbrook Local Nature Reserve Activities for Schools". Birmingham City Council. 2009-11-26. Retrieved 18 May 2010.