Astley Moss and Bedford Moss
Introduction
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Astley Moss and Bedford Moss
Image: © Anthony Parkes Taken: 3 Feb 2013
Astley Moss and Bedford Moss are one of the few remnant lowland mosses remaining in the county. It has recently (2009/2010) undergone much management work by Lancashire Wildlife Trust to re-wet the site and over the previous years to remove the 'invasion' of birch trees.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.475163
Longitude
-2.454664