Friends of Kings Norton Nature Reserve
Kings Norton Nature Reserve
Kings Norton Local Nature Reserve is part of a ribbon of open space along the
River Rea between Northfield and the historic village of Kings Norton, easily accessible
by public transport and including part of the Rea Valley Cycle Route. Once part of
a system of canal feeder reservoirs, mill races and other water courses, including one of
Birmingham’s few rivers, the area is now a haven of wildlife in a variety of habitats:
wetland, riverbanks, open water areas, meadows and grazing.
The site was formally designated as a Local Nature Reserve by English Nature in 2005, and a City-led Management Committee, bringing together representatives of local voluntary organisations (including the Friends), statutory authorities and other relevant bodies and individuals, has been set up to review progress and value for money against a 5-year Management Plan which aims to enhance the site’s habitats and species diversity for the benefit of both wildlife and the local community.
The Friends group undertakes regular practical work, through weekly “Green Gym” working parties and frequent clean-up days. They have been successful in obtaining a number of grants to develop the site, and are currently seeking charitable status. A long -term strategy document, setting out our aspirations for the further enhancement and development of the site and, we hope, further areas of the Rea corridor both up- and down-stream, will be submitted to the Management Committee for approval at its June meeting.
Contact Information
Phone: 0121 624 3865
Email:
kingsnortonLNR@aol.com
Website: www.fknnr.org.uk
55 Wychall Lane, Kings Norton, Birmingham B38 8TB