Location:Newport, Shropshire

Habitats:Wetland

Livestock:Various breeds and types of livestock

In brief:Aqualate Mere NNR is a large lowland reserve situated in the grounds of Aqualate Hall. Centred on Aqualate Mere - the largest natural lake in the West Midlands - the reserve also includes reedbeds, woodland and low-lying wet grassland. Natural England use Galloway cattle and Exmoor ponies to graze the wet grassland areas and have good handling facilities and lots of experience with both.

Contact:Tim Coleshaw

Tel:01743 282000

Email:tim.coleshaw@naturalengland.org.uk

Weblink:www.natureonthemap.org.uk