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Rea Brook Valley

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131:. In particular a Common Spotted Orchid was recently discovered in this site, and though this is not a rare species in the UK this was the first time it was found in the area for 25 years, and serves as a good indicator that the management of the site is working and improving the biodiversity of this site. Management includes grazing, and hay-making all part of the traditional grassland management. 111:
It is nationally recognised as an important site for wildlife, as this valley acts as a green corridor for wildlife in the middle of Shrewsbury town. Conservation management of this site is carried out by Shropshire council who maintain the ancient meadows by using traditional grassland management
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line, and the embankments and tunnels are still visible today. The Severn Valley Railway was once used for transport of business for 101 years, starting from 1862 to 1963. Presently the Railway company is used in education, tourist, and leisure, this began at
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regimes, they also protect the wetland habitats and creating new meadow, wetland and woodland habitats in low wildlife interest sites.
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and is recognised nationwide as an important site for wildlife. This park is also known for its history in the
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This site can be found near the centre of Shrewsbury, at
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Index

Reabrook Valley
Local Nature Reserve
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
Severn Valley Railway
Rea Brook
52°41′33″N 2°44′12″W / 52.69259°N 2.73678°W / 52.69259; -2.73678
Shropshire Council
Kingfishers
Otters
Buzzards
Orchids
Severn Valley Railway
Bridgnorth
Bewdley
Kidderminster



"Local Nature Reserves"



"Reabrook Valley Country Park"



"Shrewsbury Town Council Countryside Unit"
"Origins of severn valley railway line"
Shrewsbury Town Council

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