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'''Railway Fields''' |
'''Railway Fields''' is a [[Local Nature Reserve]]<ref name=LNR>{{cite web|url= http://www.lnr.naturalengland.org.uk/Special/lnr/lnr_details.asp?C=0&N=railway&ID=356|title=Railway Fields |series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England| date = 6 March 2013 |access-date= 22 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://magic.defra.gov.uk/MagicMap.aspx?startTopic=Designations&activelayer=lnrIndex&query=REF_CODE%3D%271009092%27 |title=Map of Railway Fields|series=Local Nature Reserves|publisher=Natural England| access-date= 22 January 2014}}</ref> and a [[Site of Nature Conservation Interest|Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation]], Grade I,<ref name=GIGL>{{cite web|url=http://www.gigl.org.uk/igigl/siteDetails.aspx?sID=HgBI05&sType=sinc|archive-url=https://archive.today/20121224021604/http://www.gigl.org.uk/igigl/siteDetails.aspx?sID=HgBI05&sType=sinc|url-status=dead|archive-date=24 December 2012|title=Railway Fields|publisher=Greenspace Information for Greater London|year=2006|access-date=8 September 2012}}</ref> in [[Harringay]] the [[London Borough of Haringey]]. About one [[hectare]] in area, it was a railway [[Goods station|goods yard]] until 1967. |
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The park also contains a pond which is most commonly the home of the [[Common frog]] and the [[Blue-tailed damselfly]]. |
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==Habitat, flora and fauna== |
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Much of the site is wooded with open [[birch]] woodland running along part of the boundary with the railway. Denser woodland and scrub occupies much of the rest of the site. There are areas of grassland and a small pond. At the centre of the reserve a wooden cabin provides an office and a classroom. |
Much of the site is wooded with open [[birch]] woodland running along part of the boundary with the railway. Denser woodland and scrub occupies much of the rest of the site. There are areas of grassland and a small pond. At the centre of the reserve, a wooden cabin provides an office and a classroom. |
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Over 200 species of wild flowers have been recorded. This includes the unique [[Haringey Knotweed]] discovered in 1987, a cross between the [[Japanese |
Over 200 species of wild flowers have been recorded. This includes the unique [[Haringey Knotweed]] (×''Reyllopia conollyana'') discovered in 1987, a cross between the [[Japanese knotweed]] and the [[Russian vine]]. More than sixty species of birds have been observed since Railway Fields opened. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[Image:Railway Fields Pond.jpg|thumb|A group of children learning about wildlife at the pond]] |
[[Image:Railway Fields Pond.jpg|thumb|A group of children learning about wildlife at the pond]] |
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The area that is now the Railway Fields nature reserve was established as a goods yard on the [[Tottenham & Hampstead Junction Railway|Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway]] in 1868. It seems likely that the main use of the goods yard was for coal.<ref>Railway Fields Local Nature Reserve Conservation Management Plan, Haringey Council, November 2006.</ref> |
The area that is now the Railway Fields nature reserve was established as a [[Goods station|goods yard]] on the [[Tottenham & Hampstead Junction Railway|Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway]] in 1868. It seems likely that the main use of the goods yard was for coal.<ref>Railway Fields Local Nature Reserve Conservation Management Plan, Haringey Council, November 2006.</ref> |
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Just under 100 years later, in 1967, the yard was closed. In 1975 it was acquired by Haringey Council for a community centre for Haringey Social Services. In 1986 it was opened as a nature park and used as an educational nature reserve. In 1990 it was declared a statutory local nature reserve. |
Just under 100 years later, in 1967, the yard was closed. In 1975 it was acquired by Haringey Council for a community centre for Haringey Social Services. In 1986 it was opened as a nature park and used as an educational nature reserve. In 1990 it was declared a statutory local nature reserve. The site is protected as public recreation space in perpetuity as a [[Fields in Trust]] Queen Elizabeth II field.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fieldsintrust.org/Railway-Fields-Local-Nature-Reserve|title=Railway Fields Local Nature Reserve|date=6 April 2017|website=Fields in Trust|access-date=6 April 2017}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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* [http://www.harringayonline.com/ Harringay online - Website for Harringay residents] |
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* [http://www.hj.smugmug.com/gallery/1099257_UqJJg#51143559_u26Vy Photo series by Henry Jacobs on Smug Mug] |
* [http://www.hj.smugmug.com/gallery/1099257_UqJJg#51143559_u26Vy Photo series by Henry Jacobs on Smug Mug] |
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* [http://www.tcv.org.uk/railwayfields The Conservation Volunteers] |
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Railway Fields is a Local Nature Reserve[1][2] and a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade I,[3] in Harringay the London Borough of Haringey. About one hectare in area, it was a railway goods yard until 1967.
The park also contains a pond which is most commonly the home of the Common frog and the Blue-tailed damselfly.
Habitat, flora and fauna
[edit]Much of the site is wooded with open birch woodland running along part of the boundary with the railway. Denser woodland and scrub occupies much of the rest of the site. There are areas of grassland and a small pond. At the centre of the reserve, a wooden cabin provides an office and a classroom.
Over 200 species of wild flowers have been recorded. This includes the unique Haringey Knotweed (×Reyllopia conollyana) discovered in 1987, a cross between the Japanese knotweed and the Russian vine. More than sixty species of birds have been observed since Railway Fields opened.
History
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The area that is now the Railway Fields nature reserve was established as a goods yard on the Tottenham and Hampstead Junction Railway in 1868. It seems likely that the main use of the goods yard was for coal.[4]
Just under 100 years later, in 1967, the yard was closed. In 1975 it was acquired by Haringey Council for a community centre for Haringey Social Services. In 1986 it was opened as a nature park and used as an educational nature reserve. In 1990 it was declared a statutory local nature reserve. The site is protected as public recreation space in perpetuity as a Fields in Trust Queen Elizabeth II field.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Railway Fields". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Map of Railway Fields". Local Nature Reserves. Natural England. Retrieved 22 January 2014.
- ^ "Railway Fields". Greenspace Information for Greater London. 2006. Archived from the original on 24 December 2012. Retrieved 8 September 2012.
- ^ Railway Fields Local Nature Reserve Conservation Management Plan, Haringey Council, November 2006.
- ^ "Railway Fields Local Nature Reserve". Fields in Trust. 6 April 2017. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
External links
[edit]- Harringay online - Website for Harringay residents
- Photo series by Henry Jacobs on Smug Mug
- The Conservation Volunteers
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