Wharfedale Naturalists survey Parkinsons Park

Cyclamen Hederifolium.

On Friday 28th October four members of the Wharfedale Naturalists Society carried out a survey of Parkinson’s Park to identify the flora and fauna in the area. They were extremely thorough and have produced a list of everything of interest in the park at this time of year.Amongst the plants of interest are Bitter Vetch and Cyclamen Hederifolium.

Whilst present, a Red Kite flew overhead .

Discussions with Bellway and other stakeholders

As of October 2011, discussion are underway with Bellway about the upkeep of the park.  These have been greatly aided by our local MP,  Stuart Andrew, and councillor Graham Latty.  Interest has also been shown in regenerating the park by Wharfedale and Airedale Review Development (WARD),  Aireborough Civic Society (ACS), and the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE).

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