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Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2020 Waltham Forest Biodiversity Action Plan Taking pride in our wildlife and green places www.walthamforest.gov.uk Waltham Forest Biodiversity Action Plan Foreword 1 Contents What is biodiversity? 2 Why should we conserve our wildlife and their habitats? 2 Our biodiversity vision for Waltham Forest 4 Managing biodiversity in Waltham Forest 6 Action for habitats 9 Action for species 17 Access to our green places 19 Education and partnership 19 Monitoring and reporting 20 Glossary – biodiversity words explained 21 How you can get involved 24 Wildlife sites in Waltham Forest 26 Habitat and Species Action Plans 28 Objectives, actions and targets 62 Front cover image: Small Skipper butterfly Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2020 Foreword and green corridors, “All of this and through new devel- brings opment improvements to existing open space. challenges, We will identify and im- not least for prove the quality of bio- our precious diversity and green places in areas of the Waltham Forest is set wildlife and Borough that are defi- to change rapidly over cient in access, and the next twenty years green where possible will es- and will continue to do places”. tablish specific require- so well into the future. ments for new and ex- However, pressure isting development in Our population is ex- from development, an relation to the provision panding and almost of new or enhanced increasing population habitats. everywhere there is and the effects of cli- new building. Regen- mate change could In line with this ap- eration across East have a significant im- proach, we have up- London, including new pact on biodiversity, dated our Biodiversity housing, the sports so we must be pre- Action Plan to ensure legacy of the 2012 pared for action and that it meets the require- Olympic and Paralym- consider the environ- ments of our future pic Games and the £4 ment in all our activi- strategy and direction. billion Stratford City ties. development, will I hope you will read bring new and lasting The Council will there- this and appreciate benefits for many of fore protect and en- the importance our residents: jobs, hance nature reserves, Waltham Forest training, and sports protected species and Council places on our and leisure facilities. habitats, sites of impor- natural environment We need to make tance and green corri- now and for future sure that people who dors, and through new generations. move into our borough development improve- ments to existing open are successful and space. that they want to stay here. The Council will there- fore protect and en- We want Waltham hance nature reserves, Forest to be a place protected species and Cllr Geraldine Reardon where people choose habitats, sites of impor- Cabinet Member for tance to live and work. Leisure, Arts & Culture 1 What is biodiversity? Biodiversity is the name used to describe the variety of all living things (wildlife) and the places where they live (habitats). Why should we conserve our wildlife and their habitats? There are many reasons why biodiversity is important:- The next generation Over one hundred diversity within the is entitled to an species were lost in UK, and to contribute environment as rich the UK in the to the conservation of and varied as the twentieth century, global biodiversity current one. including seven through all appropriate percent of dragonflies, mechanisms’. five percent of Species which have butterflies and more In response, Waltham evolved very slowly than two percent of all Forest Council began may be lost very fish and mammals. developing its own quickly and cannot BAP, publishing the be replaced. In addition, many of final document in our familiar birds have 2001. seen their populations reduced by over 50 The BAP outlined the Climate change is percent in the last 25 way in which the undermining years. Council would established habitats contribute to the and threatening more In January 1994, the delivery of the UK and more species United Kingdom Plan . with extinction. Government published Biodiversity: The UK Action Plan . Agriculture depends This was in response on a wide range of to the commitment genetic material from given by the Prime plants and animals to Minister at the Earth reinforce crop Summit in Rio de selection and Janeiro in 1992. increase productivity. Hawthorn in bloom The UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) set Natural processes as an overall goal: help to protect to ‘To conserve and protect planet Earth. enhance biological 2 Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2020 Our contribution Wildlife & Countryside biodiversity in all its focused on eleven Act 1981 as amended activities. important habitats, in 2000. and contained time As such, we have updated our BAP to targeted actions and EU Habitats align it with current commitments. guidelines and best Regulations 1994 including the Birds practice. Of these habitats Directive. seven were a priority For example we now for London as a have 12 Habitat and five whole, the remaining Countryside & Rights Species Action Plans, four being specific to of Way (CRoW) Act as well as an Open Spaces Strategy. Waltham Forest. 2000. Since 1992 there have We also consider the Natural Environment & effects of climate been many changes change in our Core in European and UK Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006. Strategy policies, and biodiversity legislation ensure that our patterns and the Council has a of development and use number of statutory The NERC Act is of of resources support the biodiversity duties. particular importance, long term sustainability as it requires the of our environment in a The legal framework Council to consider practical and effective includes:- way. Redwing on Holly 3 Our biodiversity vision for Waltham Forest Vision Our vision for Waltham Forest is of a diverse natural landscape with the countryside and open spaces integrated into the urban environment. It is a place where the richness of the biodiversity in the Borough is protected, conserved and Street trees in Epping Way, Chingford enhanced for ours and future generations. monitoring methods to help measure its Most importantly it is a success. place where local people understand Our BAP is also and enjoy the natural closely linked to environment around London’s biodiversity them, and where priorities, so we can wildlife and people effectively measure can thrive together. our contribution to the protection of wildlife Field Grasshopper In order to help and habitats in the achieve this, the City and the Greater Biodiversity Action London area. Plan addresses specific objectives for Our vision, and the the conservation of contents of this BAP, key habitats and have been defined species, the raising of and shaped through public awareness and extensive consultation Markhouse Road, Walthamstow the involvement of all with conservation sectors of the organisations, community. countryside staff, councillors, officers of The BAP sets specific the Council, friends targets for actions and and volunteer groups. includes indicators and Goat Willow catkins 4 Biodiversity Action Plan 2010-2020 Objectives We have identified six objectives for our Biodiversity Action Plan against which we will measure our achievements. To protect and enhance the wildlife and habitats in Waltham Forest, in particular those of international, national and regional importance. To ensure that developers, major landowners and organisations, including the Council, Common Spotted Orchid schools and colleges, the private sector and statutory undertakers, are aware of the importance of conserving biodiversity and are positively involved in the implementation of the BAP. Orange Peel Fungus To ensure the proper consideration of biodiversity conservation in the management of all open space and amenity land in Waltham Forest. To seek opportunities for increasing the area Field Vole and number of priority and locally important habitats. To develop the long term interest and involvement of people living and working in the Garden Tiger Moth Borough., including access to nature. To monitor and report on our progress against the targets within the BAP. Common Blue Butterfly 5 Managing biodiversity in Waltham Forest In addition, Epping With respect to Forest and the London, these sites Walthamstow are classified as being Reservoirs (which of Metropolitan, form part of the Lea Borough or Local Valley SPA) are both Importance, and Sites of Scientific descriptions can be Interest (SSSIs), found in ‘Wildlife Sites Land off Whipps Cross Road, Epping Forest along with in Waltham Forest’, Walthamstow which is available on Marshes and the the Council’s website. Waltham Forest Chingford Reservoirs. extends from the edge The majority of these of the Essex SSSIs are the UK’s green places are countryside in the very best wildlife and managed directly by north, to the inner city geological sites, and the Council, some in East End bordering are protected by law partnership with local Hackney and from damage through conservation Newham in the south. development or organisations, and unsuitable some through its Running the length of management grounds maintenance the western boundary activities. contracts. is the Lea Valley, an extensive area of flat, In between the Lea The internationally open land with Valley and Epping important sites are reservoirs, marshes Forest the land is looked after by the and meadows. Along largely developed. Corporation of the northeastern London, Lee Valley boundary are ridges of However, important Regional Park higher ground, where areas of ancient Authority and Thames the ancient woodland remain, Water, while others woodlands, together with are maintained by grasslands and grass churchyards, gardens private landowners or heaths of Epping (public and private), voluntary groups. Forest are found. railway embankments, and the valleys of the Both of these areas River Ching and are of international Dagenham Brook. importance and have These are all green been designated as a oases, providing Special Protection refuges in an Area for birds (SPA) otherwise built and a Special Area of environment .
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