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10,000-Year-Old Bog Restored by Volunteers
15 Feb
Summary
- Volunteers restored a 10,000-year-old bog in Bradford.
- Project Rise involves planting 1,000 native trees.
- The bog is a vital carbon store and wildlife habitat.
The main restoration work on Bradford's 10,000-year-old Bingley North Bog is now complete. Volunteers from the Aire Rivers Trust and the Dawoodi Bohras community undertook the transformation of the Bradford Council-owned site. This initiative is part of Project Rise, a philanthropic effort by the Dawoodi Bohras, which includes planting 1,000 native trees.
The project involved removing invasive species, laying paths, and constructing a bird observation deck. The Mill Gill Beck has also been re-meandered to direct more flood water into the bog area. This ancient peat bog and wetland serves as a crucial habitat for birds like curlews and kingfishers, as well as insects and bats.
Bingley North Bog is now one of eight sites included in the recently launched Bradford Pennine Gateway National Nature Reserve. The restoration aims to protect wildlife habitats, mitigate flood risks, increase biodiversity, and improve public access. The volunteers express their hope that the bog will thrive for another 10,000 years with ongoing maintenance.
