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Hempland Lane Allotments Community Wildlife Area in York granted protected status
Overview
The Hempland Lane Allotments Community Wildlife Area in York has been officially granted asset of community value (ACV) status. The former derelict paddock serves as a haven for wildlife and provides a quiet space for local residents, schoolchildren, and allotment holders to connect with nature.
Key points
- The Hempland Lane Allotments Community Wildlife Area in York has been granted asset of community value (ACV) status.
- The site supports a wide variety of flora and fauna, including bats, owls, woodpeckers, frogs, and newts.
- The council-owned area features two seasonal ponds and three memorial benches.
- ACV status provides local groups with a delay period to prepare bids if the property owner decides to sell the site.