Sun Lane Nature Reserve, Burley-in-Wharfedale

Introduction

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Sun Lane Nature Reserve, Burley-in-Wharfedale

Image: © John Sparshatt Taken: 31 Mar 2008

The twelve acre Sun Lane Nature Reserve is on the site of the old Village Tip which was in use for much of the 20th Century until closure in 1975. In the early 1990‘s pollution was found to be leaching from the site and contaminating the River Wharfe. This necessitated the installation of an anti-pollution system by Bradford Council (who own the site) incorporating reedbeds, willow carr and water courses. The site was subsequently designated as a Nature Reserve and is now run by the Burley Village Wildlife Group. We have a formal management agreement with the Council and are supported by a variety of local organisations including the Parish Council, Wharfedale Naturalists and Shipley Community Chest.

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