Sustainable drainage system, Sharp Lane Plantations
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Sustainable drainage system, Sharp Lane Plantations
Image: © Christine Johnstone Taken: 5 Apr 2012
According to the interpretation panel, in 2009 Leeds City Council, with funding from the Forestry Commission, started developing this multi-functional woodland at the southern boundary of the New Leeds Forest Village housing estate. The woodland has been desinged to incorporate Sustainable Drainage Systems [SUDS], footpaths, bridleways and access controls. it also provides an important green 'jigsaw' link to the other natural areas in south Leeds.
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