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EASINGTON LOCAL NATURE RESERVE

Easington Colliery was one of many environmental improvements completed in The Turning the Tide (TTT) Partnership between 1997 – 2003.  Easington Colliery had large cliff edge spoil heaps and these heaps were removed and spread over the site, capped and covered with soil to create an open public space.  The site was grassed and large areas planted with trees and had wildflower seed sown.  It is now a mosaic of improved grassland and seeded wild flower areas with young mixed plantation. Small areas of habitats have developed throughout the site. A car park and footpaths were installed one of which included the Timeline.

 

In 2014 Easington Colliery Regeneration Partnership wanted to preserve the site and the local Councillors approached Durham County Council, owners of the site, to request it be designated as a Nature Reserve.  In October 2014 it was designated as Easington Local Nature Reserve.

 

Easington Colliery Regeneration Partnership continue to look at ways of promoting the site and local volunteers help to keep the site maintained (supported by Durham County Council).  The Regeneration Partnership are currently looking for funding to give the site an identity, provide interpretation boards to highlight the many wildflowers, butterflies and birds on the site and provide additional seating and walkways.

 

Local activities include Nature Walks for both adults and children, Litter picking days, Wildflower surveys, Butterfly spotting, Habitat Projects and it is a very popular start for walks along the Coastal Footpath ~ Easington Regeneration Partnership want to improve the Local Nature Reserve so more people use the site to improve health and wellbeing and engagement in nature.

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