00:00A part of the land earmarked for Birmingham City's new stadium could receive local nature
00:06conservation status.
00:07The council says grassland, woodland and scrub on the western side of Wheels Park support
00:13locally uncommon plants.
00:15The proposed area would sit within the 48-acre sports quarter, which includes plans for transport
00:20links, a training centre, women's stadium, arena, housing and other development.
00:25Deputy council leader Julian Pritchard says protecting nature is crucial for Birmingham's
00:31environment and climate response.
00:34The recommendation forms part of proposals for 14 new conservation sites and additionally
00:40extensions to six others planned for sites across the city.
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