Linthorpe Cemetery is a Local Nature Reserve. Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are for both people and wildlife. They are places with wildlife that is of special interest locally, giving people contact with nature close to their homes.
Why is Linthorpe Cemetery a Local Nature Reserve?
Linthorpe Cemetery is a burial ground but it also provides a large area of accessible semi-natural greenspace in a densely populated urban area. It is the largest area of mature tree cover in urban Middlesbrough providing wildlife habitats especially for birds. There is potential to improve the wildlife interest of the site.
The greatest contribution the site makes is to the quality of life of local people. It is valued as a place for quiet reflection and informal contact with wildlife.
What is the Middlesbrough Wildspace! Project?
In 2001 Middlesbrough had no Local Nature Reserves. Middlesbrough Council was one of the first local authorities to benefit from English Nature’s Wildspace! grant scheme, funded by the New Opportunities Fund.
This has funded a Wildspace! Officer for three years to create four LNRs and to provide opportunities for local people of all ages and backgrounds to get involved in celebrating and caring for local wildlife.