Historic Redwood Trees Saved as Ketton Quarry Plans Amended

A grove of eight historic Giant Sequoia redwood trees in Ketton has been saved after Heidelberg Materials amended its plans to extend Grange Top quarry at the last minute. The expansion, first proposed two years ago, will still result in the loss of most of Paradise Field and require the relocation of ancient apple trees. Heidelberg Materials says the extension is necessary as mineral reserves at the quarry are running low, and will provide approximately 25 years’ supply of limestone and clays for its cement works. Local campaigner Dr Jay Naylor welcomed the preservation of the redwoods but called for additional conservation measures, including creating a nature reserve on land currently marked for agriculture.

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