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Enfield: Plan London’s biggest natural paradise

image caption, A landscape restoration project at Enfield Chase is expanding on woodland restoration there

  • Author, Grace Howarth
  • Role, Local Democracy Reporting Service

Up to 1,000 hectares (2,471 acres) of farmland could become a natural paradise in the biggest scheme of its kind in London.

The Enfield Chase Landscape Restoration Project expands on woodland restoration at Enfield Chase in North London.

140,000 trees have been planted in the last four years.

A public consultation was launched in June for residents to have their say.

Friends of Enfield Chase chairman John Cole said: “The sky is the limit. There is an opportunity for strollers, runners and cyclists to learn more about it and put it on the map.

“The whole idea of ​​the survey is that it’s the beginning, we want to capture the thoughts and first of all make a more pleasant place and increase access.

“The survey is a start.”

Mr Cole believes the area is currently underutilized and “possibly” undervalued.

Sculpture parks, allotments, tree nurseries and community gardens are ideas that could be considered if there was interest, he said.

He encouraged other groups to get in touch if they felt they would like to use the space.

On its website, Enfield Council said the charity Thames 21 was also involved in the project.

The authority said it hopes to attract more visitors, create more areas accessible to the public, restore rivers, reduce flooding and improve habitats for wildlife.

“An important part of the project is to ensure that all Enfield residents have the chance to get involved,” he added.

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