Heathland and old coal bing
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The photograph on this page of Heathland and old coal bing by Bob Forrest as part of the Geograph project.
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Heathland and old coal bing
Image: © Bob Forrest Taken: 8 Mar 2007
The contrast between the heathland of Airds Moss and the improved grassland around Roundshaw Farm is very evident. The old waste bings, from the former coal mining activity in this area, are gradually becoming covered by poor grasses and shallow rooted trees and bushes.
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Image Location
Latitude
55.487231
Longitude
-4.263095