Neighbourhood planning
Advice on what to include in a Neighbourhood Plan with respect to safeguarding wildlife and the environment.
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Sir David Attenborough has travelled the world in search of wildlife and wild spaces. But much closer to home, he can explore the hidden woodland at Crane Park Island, discover flying stag beetles…
Biodiversity Net Gain changes put nature at risk
Have your say about what development should do for nature.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust and National Highways announce biodiversity boost
Norfolk Wildlife Trust and National Highways have joined forces to launch a new Network for Nature programme, with three projects that will improve habitats across Norfolk, benefitting people,…
There could be 'catastrophic damage' to nature if Wash Barrier plans go ahead
Alongside a variety of other conservation charities, we are warning of catastrophic damage to one of the UK's most important wetlands ahead of a public meeting in Hunstanton to discuss a…
UK Government's Environmental Improvement Plan must deliver on actions to reverse loss of wildlife
Earlier this week the UK Government's much anticipated Environmental Improvement Plan was published.
NDR Western Link - Net Gain is not enough
The inclusion of Defra's targets for 'Biodiversity Net Gain' in Norfolk County Council's proposal for the Western Link road will not be enough to protect the area's…
Controversial Wash barrage plans resurface as developers urged to rethink
Plans for an 'unworkable' tidal barrage on the Wash estuary in East Anglia have been put forward, despite the significant risks such a development would pose.
Controversial Wash barrage plans would be 'catastrophic' for nature
Alongside partners, we have hit back at claims made this week by the developer of a proposed tidal barrage across The Wash which experts say would cause 'catastrophic damage' to nature…
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Policy recommendations
Policies we recommend in Neighbourhood Plans, to help safeguard the environment and wildlife.
Best practices and key opportunities
Best practice and key opportunities for use in Neighbourhood Plans, to help restore the natural environment at a local level.