Work begins at nature reserve near Leamington, where dozens of trees will be felled to make way for HS2

Work is now underway a nature reserve near Leamington, where dozens of trees will be felled to make way for the new high speed rail line (HS2).

HS2 workers are currently at the the Offchurch Greenway not far from where protesters are camping at the Welsh Road campside near Hunningham.

127 trees have been marked up in the Offchurch Greenway, which used to be an old rail line before it was converted into a nature reserve.

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HS2 sent a letter, saying: "Our enabling works are underway in your area, carried out by our construction partner LM – a joint venture between Laing O’Rourke and J. Murphy & Sons.

"LM is preparing a section of the Offchurch Greenway for HS2 construction, including the section to the north of Long Itchington Road. As our works progress you may see our staff at work adjacent to the Greenway.

"While this work takes place, a section of the Offchurch Greenway will be closed to ensure the safety of our staff and Greenway users. During the works users of the Offchurch Greenway are advised to find an alternate route. W192 will remain open with a minor diversion during this time. Local signs are in place.

"If you have a question about HS2 or our works, please contact our HS2 Helpdesk team on 08081 434 434 or email [email protected]"