Description :
Occupying an extensive area of open green space between the M1 and a
large housing estate, the developing Sharp Lane Plantation is becoming
a wonderful asset to this part of south Leeds. Planted in the mid-1980s,
Sharp Lane Plantation was created to provide a full range of
multi-functional woodland benefits, including a pleasing landscape
feature, a recreational and educational resource, valuable wildlife
habitats and a sustainable source of timber in the years to come.
Species include
beech,
sweet chestnut,
sycamore,
sessile oak
and
wild cherry.
Access and facilities :
Full public access with links to adjacent housing estate. A large area of
playing fields (football) located centrally.