We have plans to help wildlife and people in the area thrive, and are keen to incorporate ideas from residents, landowners and partners.
The key to reversing the alarming loss of wildlife in the area is to improve and restore the connections between remaining patches of natural habitat by creating new wildlife corridors. This could include restoring features such as ponds, hedges, meadows, and woodland to create new 'stepping stones' that will allow species to more easily and safely move through the countryside, improving their long-term prospects for survival. These actions also help wildlife and people build resilience against the impacts of climate change.
Helen Hebditch, our Director of Nature Recovery said: ‘Once, the South Norfolk Claylands' unique landscape was a thriving, healthy ecosystem. But, over time, due to changes in land management, increased development and the impacts of climate change, sadly a great many vital habitats have disappeared. This means our wildlife is in trouble, and it’s impacting our communities too.
‘Protecting and restoring nature across our landscape takes everyone. We have exciting plans to create a shared vision to restore the important habitats found across this unique landscape. As well as giving our wildlife much-needed help, creating new wild spaces will also benefit people in the area and boost the local economy.’
Whether you’d like cleaner rivers, more access to nature, or to create an abundance of hedges, meadows and woodlands, we would like to hear from you!
To contribute your thoughts and ideas to the 25-year vision, you are invited to take part in a short online survey between now and 31 October or attend one of our free residents’ drop-in events.
For more information about the survey and to book to attend an event, visit:
Following the creation of a shared 25-year vision for the area’s wildlife and people, we will begin the journey toward realising it by launching a joint five-year plan alongside local communities and partners in 2026.