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Former Canal Dumping Ground Transformed into Thriving Haven for Rare British Waterfowl
Photo: Robert Lukeman / Unsplash
A UK conservation charity has successfully restored an industrial wasteland once used for canal dredging waste into a vital wetland habitat. The thriving sanctuary now hosts 64% of the UK's nesting population of rare black-necked grebes, showcasing how industrial sites can be successfully reclaimed for biodiversity.
A UK conservation charity has successfully restored an industrial wasteland once used for canal dredging waste into a vital wetland habitat. The thriving sanctuary now hosts 64% of the UK’s nesting population of rare black-necked grebes, showcasing how industrial sites can be successfully reclaimed for biodiversity.