A digger working at the Smallford Pits site.
- Credit: Dawn Hudson
Ponds which provided a breeding ground for protected species and other rare wildlife have been poisoned with dumped diesel and destroyed by industrial machinery.
Smallford Pits has been designated as a Local Wildlife Site, which identifies it as a crucial location for wildlife in the county and protects it from development by the planning system.
The site has also been identified as a breeding ground for great crested newts, a European Protected Species, and is also an important area in Herts for dragonflies.
Smallford Pits supports 19 species of dragonfly, including the nationally rare Scarce Emerald Dragonfly. Only Kingsmead near Hertford, supports as many dragonfly species in the county. The area is also rich in birds and reptiles.
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