Shire Brook Valley Nature Recovery
Sheffield City Council and conservation partners completed habitat works across more than 400 acres of Shire Brook Valley in south-east Sheffield. The two-year project restored meadow and heathland, planted trees, created ponds and scrapes, and installed small dams to retain water within the valley.[1][2]
Current position
The council reported completion on 26 March 2026. Subsequent ecological monitoring and maintenance are separate from the completed capital works.
Project details
- More than 9,000 trees planted and nearly 37 hectares of meadow and heath restored.
- 48 leaky dams, ponds and scrapes restored or created, with 3.4 kilometres of habitat corridors improved.
Timeline
April 2024
Habitat works programme begins.
March 2026
Council confirms the two-year project has ended.