T. 01925 852005 E. enquiries@thelandtrust.org.uk www.thelandtrust.org.uk Registered Charity No: 1138337 Case Study Avenue Washlands Location: Derbyshire Size: 80 hectares Client: East Midlands Development Agency the Land Trust’s Role: Sustainable exit strategy From: Former coking works To: Nature reserve This site has undergone transformation from a former Coking Works that was reckoned to be one of the most contaminated in Europe to a wonderful nature reserve. A sustainable approach and strong partnerships has now transformed this site into a wonderful nature reserve, supporting protected wildlife and providing educational opportunities for local people. At its peak the plant carbonised 2,175 tonnes of coal a day. This

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