Local Nature Reserves
Local Nature Reserves are important because they protect areas of greenspace for people and wildlife. Before 2006 there were 130 hectares of Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) in the city. Our target to increase provision is:
Core Strategy Target 11.2
To facilitate designation of 100 ha of new Local Nature Reserve by 2016. This target is on track.
Since the start of the Local Development Framework 48.4 hectares of Local Nature Reserve has been designated and a further 84 hectares are planned.
Nature reserves designated 2009 to 2011
| Location | Hectares | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Cann Woods | 23.5 | Designated in June 2009 |
| Bircham Valley extension | 8.9 | Designated (final legal agreement signed November 2010) |
| Forder Valley extension | 5.0 | Designated (final legal agreement signed July 2010) |
| Efford Valley extension | 11.0 | Designated (final legal agreement signed July 2010) |
Total area designated: 48.4 hectares.
Nature reserve designations planned
| Location | Hectares | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Wood extension | 10 | Management plan produced, designation dependent on financial provision |
| Radford Woods | 39 | Management plan produced, designation dependent on financial provision |
| Ham Woods | 35 | Management plan produced, designation dependent on financial provision |
Total area planned: 84 hectares.
This page of annual monitoring report was last updated December 2011.