Site Restoration
Our story From Quarry to Community Gem For decades, the Fagl Lane Quarry in Hope, Flintshire, provided sand and gravel, playing a vital role in local industries. However, since its closure in 2004, an ambitious plan has been underway to transform this industrial site into “Park in the Past,” a vibrant historical and ecological park. … Read more
Rewilding Success
A Rewilded Paradise Mother Nature & Nurture We have laboured long and hard to successfully re-wild an old abandoned industrial quarry, and Mother Nature has kindly rewarded us in bountiful abundance. We possess seven different conservation habitats – woodland walks, wildflower meadows, magnificent lake, meandering river, green pastures, wetlands and scrubland dunes – that are … Read more
Biodiversity Project
Park in the Past is applying for a grant for a biodiversity project aimed at improving habitats for our Real Welsh Dragons – newts, reptiles and dragonflies. We are very grateful to everyone who took the time to share their thoughts and complete our survey. Your responses will help strengthen our application and guide the … Read more
