Holmfirth Duck Feeding Area Phase 1

The ‘duck feeding area’ at Crown Bottom is the only area where locals and visitors to Holmfirth can get near to the water’s edge, sit down and have direct contact with wildlife. This funding would contribute to a much safer, more accessible area for families with young children, the elderly and wheelchair users.

This funding would provide much needed river bank restoration: erosion and lack of maintenance leaves the river bank vulnerable to being completely washed away. The proposed tree and vegetation works would transform the area from a barren, dark and slippery path to a light and more species-rich wildlife habitat. The improved appearance of the re-landscaped river bank would transform a shabby area into an inviting one.

The unusually high number of ducks in the area are a cause for concern to both users and ecologists. We would use this phase of improvement to begin a campaign to educate people about duck ecology and better feeding habits.