Cambridge Research Park Brings in Poplars from Belgium
24th March 1999 The Cambridge Research Park is importting poplars from Belgium in order to preserve the natural habitat of the rare Bristish Breeding bird the Golden Oriole which inhabits part of the x- acre park on the A10 at Waterbeach. The replanting of the poplars is due to be completed in the next two weeks and involves bringing in 850 semi-mature trees onto the site from Belgium and other parts of the U.K. The new poplars have replaced the original trees which had to be removed from one part of the site to make way for the buildings on the �100 million research park. Resident ecologist Martin Newcome highlighted the huge importance of the replanting scheme, saying that "failure to do so would have resulted in the Golden Oriole deserting the area and migrating somewhere else. Nic Rumsey, of Suon developers says "It is important to us that the site remains the home of the Oriole bird and other wildlife. Preservation of the flora and fauna is an important aspect of the park and one that appeals to the companies that have already come here." The 600,000 sq ft park already attracted two companies from Cambridge. Diomed, the world leader in which is moving from the St. John's Innovation Centre and Cambridge Cable, part of NTL, which is leaving the Science park. The park's room for expansion and freedom from the traffic congestion are major advantages for companies.
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