Submitted by AJ Cann on Fri, 08/03/2024 - 09:54

Morley Quarry

We have just added to new Wild Places to the NatureSpot list. More...

Shepshed, Morley Quarry
https://www.naturespot.org.uk/wildplace/Shepshed-Morley-Quarry

Morley Quarry is a 3 hectare Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and a Regionally Important Geological Site (RIGS) on the southern side of Shepshed. 175 species have been recorded on the site at the time of writing but it has the potential for many more so please visit. 

Hathern, Community Woodland
https://www.naturespot.org.uk/wildplace/Hathern-Community-Woodland

This 15 acres site has recently been planted with 14,000 native and naturalised trees. Planting was supported by the Forestry Commission and Hathern Parish Council. Planting sessions involved the local community. This site has few records at present, so please visit and record!