New nature reserve to act as ‘green beating heart’ for Norwich
by Patrick Barkham from Environment | The Guardian on (#6F42N)
Sweet Briar Marshes has been created in heart of city with fewer public footpaths than any other in England and Wales
Hidden between a hectic ring road, a chemicals factory and housing estates are 36 hectares (90 acres) of a green beating heart, pumping nature" into the surrounding city.
Traffic noise and sirens are muffled by ancient oaks, while late-season dragonflies sweep over hawthorns laden with blood-red haws as a kestrel hovers, head down, searching for field voles hiding in the tufty grasses.
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