Yeovil Green Gym
Location:Yeovil, Somerset
Initiated by BTCV and Yeovil Community Development Trust
Project Origins Through a partnership between BTCV and Yeovil Community Development Trust a bid was successfully put forward to the New Opportunities Fund to fund the Yeovil Health Opportunities Programme, one element of which was the Green Gym.The project aims to improve the physical, mental and social health of the residents of Yeovil.This is achieved by providing alternative physical Case Study exercise in the countryside through participation in conservation work. Interacting with other 26 members of the community and working outdoors in green spaces improves individual’s social and mental well-being. Over the next four years the project will evolve into three self sustaining Green Partners Gyms running in Yeovil. Yeovil Health Opportunities Programme, South Somerset District Council,Yeovil Mental Health Outreach Project. Action for Biodiversity The project carries out practical conservation work for landowners, such as invasive vegetation Resources removal, improving access and traditional countryside management including hedge laying and Financial support: New Opportunities Fund, landowner coppicing, to maintain or improve a diverse range of habitats. By involving local volunteers on local charges. sites used by local people the work on the Green Gym raises the profile of conservation projects and increases environmental awareness. Other Information For further information visit: www.btcv.org/greengym Relationships to sustainable development The Green Gym improves the physical and mental health of its participants. It also encourages social Contact interaction between Green Gym members and passers-by. It combats social isolation, as participants Paul Sherriff are able to visit, and work on, sites throughout Yeovil District and beyond. It also offers a chance to BTCV learn conservation techniques, which can improve skills and employability, with obvious benefits for Unit 4, Brympton Way the local economy. Green Gym participants become healthier which encourages them to seek Yeovil employment and return to work. By improving the countryside in and around Yeovil, the Project is Somerset creating a more attractive place to live, work and visit. BA20 2HP Tel:01935 415 255 Email: [email protected] Paul Sheriff/BTCV
Volunteers improve their physical and mental well-being through conservation work Paul Sheriff/BTCV
Improving quality of life
• NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West Chiswell Walled Garden Doorstep Green
Location: Chiswell, Portland, Dorset
Initiated by Chiswell in Partnership with the Sea (CHIPS)
Project Origins The vision of CHIPS is to build a stronger community and engender in the people a sense of pride in place through the celebration of the uniqueness of Chiswell’s history and ecology.As often happens with this type of project, the group formed when an opportunity to create a space presented itself. Case Study Unfortunately, they could not secure their original site, but they continued to search, and with a lot of 27 perseverance and lateral thinking created an opportunity at the Walled Garden.
Partners Action for Biodiversity The Countryside Agency, New Opportunities Fund, Chesil Due to the restrictions imposed by the harsh marine environment, traditional garden planting is not Beach and Fleet Local Nature Reserve, National Council an option in Chiswell. However, a great deal of thought has been put into the planting scheme for the for the Conservation of Plants and Gardens, local Walled Garden.The group will be planting species suited to the shingle environment, such as sea holly authorities, local colleges. and sea lavender, and the community will also be encouraged to collect local seed and sow it in the garden. Records will be kept of everything planted.A special project with local children aims to Extent encourage wildlife by creating crevices and insect boxes in the walls and starting an insect breeding 0.1 hectares. programme. CHIPS will manage the site and the project.
Resources Relationships to sustainable development Financial support: Countryside Agency (New CHIPS have just formed as a Company Limited by Guarantee, yet are already committed to an equal Opportunities Fund - Green Spaces and Sustainable opportunities and a green housekeeping policy.The project will involve working with several local Communities), Dorset Gardens Trust and local businesses. artists and craftsmen and some opportunities for crafts (stonework) will involve the local college, giving students experience on a contract.Additional funding, through the South West Forum’s In-kind support:At least 20% of project costs will come Community Champions Fund, has been granted to send a local volunteer on a two year part-time from voluntary labour and materials donations. horticultural course. He will be the project’s head gardener with responsibility for long-term maintenance of the Garden. Other Information The project has completed the consultation and planning stage and the recent approval of the creation grant will allow construction and planting to begin.
Contact Tim Quinton Doorstep Greens Assistant Adviser Countryside Agency 5th Floor, 1 Redcliff Street Bristol Locals work to enhance biodiversity BS1 6NP at the walled garden in Chiswell Tel:0117 9102926 Email: [email protected]
Improving quality of life
NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • St Agnes No Take Zone
Location: St Agnes, Cornwall
Initiated by Cornwall County Council
Project Origins In 1997 the St Agnes Quay Fishermen agreed to set aside a small area of their fishing grounds as a Voluntary No Take Zone (NTZ) in an attempt to improve local shellfish catches.This acted as a catalyst for a project to monitor the effect of this designation and promote a wider debate about the potential for NTZs to protect marine wildlife and improve fish stocks in Cornwall’s inshore waters Case Study through the NTZ Roadshow.The Roadshow led to the development of a Strategic NTZ project 28 to gather the best available information, including local knowledge, and make recommendations for protected areas in Cornwall’s inshore waters.These recommendations will help to guide Partners community-led and strategic initiatives.The NTZ work in Cornwall is acting as a blueprint for Cornwall No Take Zone Working Group – English Nature, area-based marine protection in the South West in parallel with the Lundy NTZ and Lyme Bay Environment Agency, Cornwall Sea Fisheries Committee, Marine Protected Areas Project (Devon Wildlife Trust). Cornwall Wildlife Trust, Cornish Fish Producers Organisation, British Spearfishing Association, National Action for Biodiversity Federation of Sea Anglers. The project is developing a range of initiatives to progress the implementation of a network of No Take Zones or Marine Sanctuary Zones, fully protected marine areas closed to all forms of fishing and Resources extraction, in Cornwall’s inshore waters. NTZs add another measure to the toolkit available for Financial support: Cornwall County Council, Objective 1 protecting and enhancing marine wildlife and fish stocks.The initiatives seek to promote a change in Fisheries Fund, English Nature, Environment Agency, the management of the marine environment to include greater protection of commonplace and In-kind support: Cornwall Sea Fisheries Committee, rare/vulnerable habitats. Community-led initiatives demonstrate an attitude change amongst local Cornish Fish Producers Organisations. fishermen, divers and anglers that fish stocks are not limitless and that the marine environment needs to be managed sustainably. Other Information Although operating around the Cornish coast at present, it Relationships to sustainable development is hoped to expand into a South West initiative over the The conservation of local fish stocks has a clear link to the economic viability of the Cornish inshore coming years with support from English Nature and other fishing industry and is essential to its sustainability. Sustainable fishery management is likely to lead to partners. improvements in marine habitats and the populations of other marine species.These can in turn be enjoyed by other stakeholders such as anglers, spearfishers and divers, thus supporting other local Contact businesses reliant on a healthy marine environment.Through the provision of more ‘natural areas of Philippa Hoskin sea’ there will be more reference points from which to determine human impacts. Marine Development Officer Environment and Heritage Service Cornwall County Council St Clements Building Old County Hall Truro TR1 1AY Tel:01872 323558 Email:[email protected] © Environment and Heritage Service,© Environment Cornwall County Council Shellfisherman at St Agnes © Environment and Heritage Service,© Environment Cornwall County Council
St Agnes No Take Zone Ecosystem and landscape management
• NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West The Severn Hams Project
Location: Between Gloucester and Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire Initiated by Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust and Severn and Avon Vales Wetlands Partnership
Project Origins The Severn Hams are part of an extensive network of floodplains in Gloucestershire,Worcestershire and Warwickshire that the Severn and Avon Vales Wetlands Partnership (SAVWP) seeks to restore as wetland habitat linked to a sustainable rural economy.Three Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust nature Case Study reserves:, Coombe Hill Meadows, Chaceley Meadows and Ashleworth Ham form the nucleus of the 29 Severn Hams.A voluntary management committee covers all three reserves and a wider forum has been established to involve local people, farmers, parish councils and businesses. Partners Environment Agency, English Nature, FWAG, Defra RDS. Action for Biodiversity The initial work on Coombe Hill Meadows reversed past drainage improvements, created 1.5 Extent hectares of scrapes and re-profiled 2km of ditches.Working with adjoining farmers, SAVWP has 15 km2. extended the area under management for wildlife, especially breeding waders, to include a further 250ha of floodplain grassland.Visitor infrastructure, including hides, boardwalks and interpretation, is Resources planned for 2004. Lapwings, curlews and redshanks bred on the reserve in 2003 and otters and brown Financial support: Heritage Lottery Fund and English hares are present. In 2003 the Severn and Avon Vales Wetland Partnership Project Officer, Defra RDS Nature (land acquisition), Defra RDS (Countryside and FWAG assisted the local farmers with successful Countryside Stewardship Scheme applications. Stewardship Scheme and £45K for the feasibility study), To ensure that maximum benefit is gained from the individual agreements, a waterlevel management Environment Agency, water companies, local authorities study identified where raised water levels are practicable.The study, published in March 2004, and a public appeal. The Severn and Avon Vale Partnership provides a basis for farmers, conservation advisors and Defra to upgrade existing Countryside Project Officer post is hosted by the Environment Agency Stewardship agreements to enhance and restore wetland habitat and funded by members of the Partnership. Relationships to sustainable development Other Information The project will achieve a number of Gloucestershire Biodiversity Action Plan habitat and species For more information visit the community website: targets, in particular those relating to the Coastal and Floodplain Grazing Marsh Action Plan. It is www.coombehillmeadows.co.uk socially inclusive, relying heavily on local involvement and public consultation.The long-term aim is to establish the Severn Hams as a major wetland restoration site with green tourism potential.The site Contact is already popular with birdwatchers and visitors who could be attracted to use local accommodation. Colin Studholme The feasibility of marketing conservation grade beef, lamb and hay is also being investigated. Head of Conservation Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust Robinswood Hill Country Park Reservoir Road Gloucester GL4 6SX. Pond creation at Norton Court Farm, Tel:01452 383333 Coombe Hill Meadows Brian Smith/SAVWP Email: [email protected]
Brian Smith SAVWP Riversmeet House Newtown Industrial Estate Northway Lane Brian Smith/SAVWP Tewkesbury GL20 8JG 01684 864328 Email [email protected]
Ecosystem and landscape management Restored ditch profile, maximising marginal habitat
NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • Porlock Bay Coastal Realignment
Location: Porlock Ridge and Saltmarsh SSSI,West Somerset
Initiated by The National Trust
Project Origins The eastern half of Porlock Bay is part of the National Trust’s 5,000 hectare Holnicote Estate. Following a series of failures in the shingle ridge, a proposal was put forward to reconstruct vulnerable areas using shingle from the National Trust beach.The Trust, backed by English Nature, objected on the grounds that natural processes should be allowed to operate on a bay-wide system. Case Study A management group was set up to explore the possibilities, but following a major storm in 1996, 30 the beach suffered a catastrophic breach resulting in inundation by the sea. Partners Action for Biodiversity English Nature,The Porlock Manor Estate, Environment Prior to 1996, the habitats behind the shingle ridge were dominated by freshwater and brackish Agency,West Somerset District Council and Exmoor lagoons, coastal grassland and vegetated shingle. However, since inundation, they have been replaced National Park Authority. by a large area of saltmarsh and saline lagoons and the numbers of birds and other species have increased.The tenant farmer has entered his land into the Countryside Stewardship Scheme, allowing Extent flooding of the fields.Winter stubbles are encouraged and footpaths have been fenced to protect 179 hectares. ground-nesting birds. Grazing animals have been removed from the marsh and the vegetated shingle is lightly grazed.The site has been re-notified as a geomorphological SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Resources Interest). Financial support: Defra RDS (Countryside Stewardship Scheme), English Nature (Wildlife Enhancement Scheme) Relationships to sustainable development and Exmoor National Park Authority. Initially, many local people did not support the scheme, but attitudes have changed and the site is now seen as an important local resource. Porlock Tourist Association actively promotes the site through its Other Information visitor centre. Porlock Bay is seen within the National Trust as an exemplar of working with natural For more information on the National Trust’s Coastal processes on the coast.The removal of man-made structures, including groynes and drainage systems, Processes Policy visit: is helping to ensure that the site is fully sustainable.The site has become an important educational www.nationaltrust.org.uk/environment. resource and is regularly used by schools, colleges and universities. Contact Nigel Hester Countryside Manager – West Somerset The National Trust Holnicote Estate Office Selworthy Minehead Somerset TA24 8TJ Tel:01643 862452 Email: [email protected]
Porlock Bay Ecosystem and landscape management
• NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West Loe Pool Catchment Project
Location: Near Helston, Cornwall
Initiated by the Environment Agency and The National Trust
Project Origins Co-ordinated action was galvanised following the production of the Environment Agency’s West Cornwall Local Environment Agency Plan in 1996, which led to the establishment of the Loe Pool Forum. Loe Pool is Cornwall’s largest natural freshwater lake, an SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Case Study Interest) and a very popular recreation site with over 40,000 visitors each year. However, it is in 31 unfavourable condition mainly due to poor water quality and insensitive flood defence operations. The objectives of the Catchment Plan are to improve water quality; provide a more natural water Partners level regime and restore diverse shoreline flora; maximise the nature conservation value of the Pool English Nature, South West Water Ltd, MOD (RNAS and catchment and interest and involve the community. Culdrose), Kerrier District Council, Helston Town Council, FWAG, Cornwall College,Truro College, Helston School, Action for Biodiversity other interested individuals and consultants. The problem of excess nutrients in treated sewage, which led to the formation of algal blooms, has been addressed by phosphate stripping at Helston Sewage Works and scheduling at RNAS Culdrose. Extent Culdrose is only the second MOD site in UK to do this voluntarily, which strongly underlines MOD’s Loe Pool: 56 hectares. commitment to the area.A FWAG project officer has operated across the catchment to address River Cober catchment: 54 km2. smaller and diffuse nutrient sources and provide advice on farm conservation opportunities and grants. Restoring riparian and floodplain habitats and limiting dredging disruption to the channel will Resources address the need for a more sympathetic flood defence regime on the River Cober. Financial support: Environment Agency, National Trust, English Nature, Pennon Group plc (South West Water), and Relationships to sustainable development Kerrier District Council. There is a strong focus on trying to ensure that farming within the catchment is sustainable in terms of nutrient budgeting, soil conservation, habitat creation and management and historic landscape Other Information conservation. Current flood defence maintenance involves channel dredging, which is inherently For further information visit: www.skportal.net/loepool unsustainable.Alternatives are being sought which, as well as being cheaper, provide cross-functional benefits.The Forum is working to ensure that Loe Pool takes the central place in guiding future land Action is contributing towards the implementation of the use, particularly in relation to the regeneration of Helston.The vision is to develop an interpretation UK Eutrophic Waters Biodiversity Action Plan. facility for the Lizard and the West Cornwall environment and cycle hire and improved public access The Penrose Estate, of which Loe Pool is part, is the are high on the agenda. Rather than being a hindrance, the Loe Pool Forum is striving to ensure that second largest NT property in Cornwall. the environment is seen as central to economic regeneration.
Contact Martin Rule Recreation and Biodiversity Officer Environment Agency Sir John Moore House Davies Dave Victoria Square Bodmin PL31 1EB Tel:01208 265026 Email: [email protected] Dave Davies Dave
Ecosystem and landscape management Aerial view of Loe Pool
NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site
Location:The Dorset and East Devon Coast
Initiated by Dorset County Council and Devon County Council
Project Origins It has taken since 1993 to realise World Heritage Site status for the Dorset and East Devon Coast, a community-led project since Professor Denys Brunsden proposed the idea at a meeting of the Lyme Bay Forum. UNESCO declared the coast a World Heritage Site in December 2001 in recognition of its diverse and globally important geology and geomorphology.The majority of this stretch of coast Case Study was already recognised as being of national importance through designation as a Site of Special 32 Scientific Interest.The new status brings a higher expectation of both long-term protection and effective presentation of the site to visitors.This is leading to a high-profile and ambitious programme Partners of activities covering conservation, access and regeneration. The World Heritage Steering Group:A multi-sector group comprising numerous local authorities, interest groups, Action for Biodiversity tourism organisations, landowners, voluntary bodies and The geodiversity, or earth science conservation, programme is new and continues to evolve, but statutory agencies. current priorities include the establishment of site monitoring and management statements, implementation of a fossil-collecting code of conduct and the establishment of an international A wide range of other partners are involved in the Science Science and Conservation Advisory Network to inform development proposals and casework.The and Conservation Advisory Group,Tourism Working initiative is also resulting in a very high profile for the earth sciences as a platform for sustainable Group, Museums Working Group, Education Working tourism, education and interpretation. Group and through a partnership of the Gateway Towns to the World Heritage Site. Relationships to sustainable development The programme as a whole is aimed at delivering conservation and developing social and economic Extent opportunities. Key elements of the 8 point vision seek to secure the Jurassic Coast World Heritage 155 km of coastline between Exmouth and Studland Bay. Site as a place where: Resources • Globally important geology and geomorphology is recognised and conserved, for science, Financial support: Dorset County Council, Devon County education, and public enjoyment; Council, East Devon District Council,West Dorset District • Research is actively encouraged and science is advanced; Council,Weymouth and Portland Borough Council, • The public profile for the earth sciences is raised, and their relevance to today’s world is Purbeck District Council, English Nature, Countryside demonstrated; Agency, SWERDA, BP,other commercial sponsors and local • Global recognition leads to new projects and initiatives within the local communities and supporters. businesses that enhance quality of life in sustainable ways: respecting the environment, meeting social needs and In-kind support: steering and working group members. benefiting the economy. Other Information For further information visit: www.jurassiccoast.com County Council A World Heritage Coast Trust has been formed to develop conservation and education projects. © Chris Pamplin/Dorset Ammonites are commonly found on the Jurassic Coast Contact Tim Badman World Heritage Team Leader c/o Dorset County Council County Hall Dorchester Dorset DT1 1XJ Tel:01305 224285 Email: [email protected] © Chris Pamplin/Dorset County Council
Ecosystem and landscape management
• NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West River Axe and River Char Enhancement Project
Location:The River Axe, Devon and Somerset. The River Char, Dorset
Initiated by FWAG, English Nature, Environment Agency, West Country Rivers Trust
Project Origins The Axe-Char Project sits within the umbrella Cycleau Project, a 3 year European Commission funded programme designed to offer sustainable management of rivers, estuaries and coastlines in a number of areas of Devon, Cornwall, Ireland and France.The poor habitat and water quality of the Case Study 33 Rivers Axe and River Char have become issues of increasing concern in recent years. Major problems have been identified with point source and diffuse pollution from nutrients; unrestricted livestock access to the river; increased cultivation of maize; soil erosion; bank-side erosion and waste Partners management.A partnership approach to the management of the catchment is required to address East Devon District Council, Dorset County Council, these problems. Defra RDS (Blackdown Hills Officer). Action for Biodiversity Extent It is planned to produce a management strategy that incorporates monitoring, linked to existing Over 450 Km2. Habitat Directive and other research and development projects, and indicators of favourable condition.A geographical information system will be developed to facilitate the management of the Resources Special Area of Conservation. Financial support: European Commission Interreg IIIb European (50% matched funding for staff time, and Relationships to sustainable development projects), contributions from many of the project partners. The project aims to deliver sustainable land use that:
Other Information • Protects the environment of the River Axe and its tributaries; For more information about the Cycleau Project visit: • Protects the environment of the River Char and bathing interests at Charmouth; www.cycleau.com • Supports the local community.
Contact Among its objectives the project will support and help local farmers build a better future for Project Co-ordinator agriculture; protect and improve habitats, species, landscape, archaeology and the historic Axe-Char Project environment; deliver waste management and pollution prevention advice to local businesses; explore c/o Devon FWAG opportunities for reducing flood risk and engage local communities and a wide range of stakeholders. Estuary House Peninsula Park Rydon Lane Exeter EX2 7XE Or Email: [email protected] D. Croton
Monitoring habitat quality
Ecosystem and landscape management
NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • Index of Organisations
A summary of the organisations named in each case study as the Initiating Organisation or as a Partner Case Study Number Case Study Conservation Voluntary Organisations Local Groups English Nature Agency Environment Countryside Agency Defra RDS Local Authorities of Outstanding Areas And Natural Beauty National Parks Organisations Commercial Landowner, And Farming Fishery Associations And Groups Tenants And Landowners Academic Organisations Others
1 The Local Public Service Agreement ••••• • • for Cornwall – Natural Environment 2 Wessex Chalk Streams Project ••• •• 3 Delivering the Purbeck Biodiversity Action Plan ••• •• 4 Putting Back the Wild Heart of Cornwall ••• 5 Mendip Hills Bracken Composting Project •• ••• 6 Wessex Water Biodiversity Action Plan ••• 7 Stone-Curlew Recovery Project •• • •• 8 Restoration of the Mid Cornwall Moors for ••• • Marsh Fritillary Butterfly 9 Congresbury Moor and Littlewood Wetlands Project ••• • 10 Ebworth and South West Gloucestershire •• Community and Volunteering Project 11 Welcombe Millennium Wood •••• 12 Bristol Bird Watch •• • • 13 Friends of Oakfrith Wood ••• • •• 14 Greystones Farm •• • 15 Manor Road Community Woodland •• • 16 Agri-environment Schemes ••••• • 17 Invest in Fish South West •• •• • 18 On The Right Tracks •• ••• • 19 Caring for the Cotswolds ••• • • • • 20 Future Footprints ••••• • • 21 Killerton Estate Integrated Management Project •• • 22 Origins • • 23 Three Rivers Partnership Open Spaces Sub-Group •• • • • 24 SERC Graduate Training Scheme ••••• • 25 Hillah Woods •• • 26 Yeovil Green Gym •• • • 27 Chiswell Walled Garden Doorstep Green ••• •• 28 St Agnes No Take Zone •••• •• 29 The Severn Hams Project •••• • 30 Porlock Bay Coastal Realignment ••••• • 31 Loe Pool Catchment Project •••• • •• 32 Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site ••• • • • • 33 River Axe and River Char Enhancement Project ••••• •
• NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West • NATURAL ADVANTAGE:Action for Biodiversity in the South West Production of this booklet has been possible through funding from: South West Regional Biodiversity Partnership Contacts
ALGE (Association of Local Government Ecologists) FWAG (Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group) Contact: John Mathias Contact: John Sheaves Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, South England Office, Cuckoo Down Farm,West Hill, Phoenix Lane,Tiverton, Devon EX16 6PP Ottery St Mary, Devon EX11 1UE Tel:01884 234387 Tel:01404 814799 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers) GOSW (Government Office for the South West) Contact: Simon Smith Contact: Richard Ormerod 31 Upham Rd, Swindon,Wiltshire SN3 1DJ 2 Rivergate,Temple Quay, Bristol BS1 6ED Tel:01793 695875 Tel:01752 635081 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Countryside Agency Local Biodiversity Action Plans Contact: Joy Smart Contact: Jenny Hayward The South West Regional Biodiversity Partnership’s vision 5th Floor, 1 Redcliffe Street, Bristol BS1 6NP Avon Wildlife Trust, 32 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol is to have landscapes and water bodies, coasts and seas, Tel:01179 102900 BS8 1DR towns and cities where wild species and habitats are part Email: [email protected] Tel:0117 917 7270 of healthy functioning ecosystems; where we nurture, Email: [email protected] treasure and enhance our biodiversity, and where Dartmoor National Park Authority biodiversity is a natural consideration of policies and Contact: Sue Goodfellow Local Record Centres of the South West decisions, and in society as a whole. Parke, Haytor Rd, Bovey Tracey, Newton Abbott, Contact:Tim Corner Devon TQ13 9LQ Bristol Environmental Record Centre,Ashton Court The partnership comprises representatives of all the Tel:01626 832093 Visitor Centre,Ashton Court Estate, Long Ashton, organisations with a direct interest in the region’s Email: [email protected] Bristol BS419JN Tel:0117 953 2140 biodiversity, including statutory agencies, regional bodies, Email: [email protected] commercial businesses and voluntary organisations. defra RDS Membership is open to any organisation or company that Contact: Phil Tolerton MoD Defence Estates supports the aims of the partnership and can contribute Government Buildings, Burghill Rd, Contact: Guy Hagg to their achievement. Westbury-on-Trim, Bristol BS10 6NJ Building 21,West Down Camp,Tilshead, Tel:0117 9591000 Salisbury SP3 4RS Formed in 1994 and responsible for the publication of the Email: [email protected] Tel:01980 674708 South West Biodiversity Audit in 1996 and the South West Email: [email protected] Biodiversity Action Plan in 1997, the partnership: English Nature Contact: Basil Greenwood RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) • Co-ordinates and supports action for biodiversity, in South West Region, Level 2, Renslade House, Contact: Leigh Lock particular taking forward the South West Biodiversity Bonhay Rd, Exeter EX4 3AW Keble House, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, Devon Implementation Plan; Tel:01392 889795 EX1 1NT Tel:01392 432691 • Monitors progress towards the achievement of South Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] West biodiversity targets; • Facilitates the sharing of best practice amongst local Environment Agency South West Wildlife Trusts Biodiversity Action Plan practitioners; Contact: Lyn Jenkins Contact: Steve Grainger • Promotes biodiversity projects for sustainable Manley House, Kestrel Way, Exeter, Devon EX2 7LQ Avon Wildlife Trust, 32 Jacobs Wells Road, Bristol development in partnership with regional bodies. Tel:01392 352357 BS8 1DR Tel:01179 177271 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] The partnership is supported by a full-time South West Biodiversity Co-ordinator and is co-chaired by English Exmoor National Park The National Trust Nature and the Environment Agency. Contact: David Lloyd Contact:Antonia Nichol National Park Centre, Exmoor House, Dulverton, Wessex Regional Office, Eastleigh Court, Further Information Somerset TA22 9HL Bishopstrow,Warminster,Wiltshire BA12 9HW For further information and more examples of best Tel:01398 323665 Tel:01985 843 616 practice visit www.swbiodiversity.org.uk Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Contact Forestry Commission Wessex Water Heather Sohl Contact: Laura Jones Contact: Dan Green South West Biodiversity Co-ordinator SW England Conservancy, Mamhead Castle, Claverton Down Rd, Claverton Down, Bath c/o English Nature Mamhead, Exeter EX6 8HD BA2 7WW South West Region Tel:01626 890666 Tel:01225 526000 Level 2, Renslade House Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Bonhay Road Exeter EX4 3AW Forest Enterprise Woodland Trust Tel:01392 457401 Contact: Oliver Lucas Contact: Justin Milward Mobile: 07919 986680 Buller's Hill, Kennford, Exeter, Devon EX6 7XR Jayrise, Butcombe, Bristol BS40 7WT Email: [email protected] Tel:01392 832262 Tel:01761 463434 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
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