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The Woodlands
SHARP LANE PLANTATION

Site
Sharp Lane Plantation
 
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Plantation in Middleton that occupies an extensive area of open green space between the M1 and a large housing estate
Location
Middleton
OS Ref
SE 318 282
Area
11.5 hectares, 28.4 acres
Type
Status
None


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.

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