DOCSLIB.ORG

Suffolk Argus

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text

Load more

Summer 2017 SuffolkThe Argus The Newsletter of the Suffolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation Photo: Charles Cuthbert Small Copper at Sizewell May 2017 Summer 2017 Volume 69 1 The Suffolk Argus 2016 Butterfly Report White-letter Hairstreak and Small Heath are two of our six special Biodiversity Action Plan priority species, all of which need the attention of recorders. White-letter Hairstreak sightings 2016 Surely there are more White-letter Hairstreak colonies in Suffolk. Can you help to locate them in 2017? Small Heath sightings 2016 Small Heath, a butterfly of diminishing status, is described as ‘weak and vulnerable’ Records are important in 2017. 2 Summer 2017 Contents Contacts 4 2016 Suffolk Butterfly Report 5 Elm - the only host plant for the White-letter Hairstreak 18 Butterflies in Christchurch Park, Ipswich 20 AGM and Photographic Competition 20 On My Travels for Butterflies 21 Success in Crete 22 Editorial Peter Maddison Herein the 2016 Butterfly Report. A huge How to set about recording butterflies and thank you is due to our members and other what to do with those records can be found people who have sent Bill Stone, the County on the national website and our own Branch Butterfly Recorder, many thousands of website: sightings from which he has compiled this http://www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk/ report showing the status of butterflies in Helen Saunders would be keen to hear from the county. Assessing butterfly trends you if you are able to help with the surveying is an important part of what we do and I of the Silver-studded Blue in the Minsmere hope that you will be encouraged to spend and Dunwich areas….. in 2018, if not 2017! time monitoring butterflies this year. It’s worthwhile, intriguing, and, of course, very Enjoy the season! enjoyable. Do you have a little time to spare and would like to help the Branch? Perhaps you have the inclination at the back editor. Collating Word documents and of your mind that you would like to help discussing the newsletter’s layout with the a conservation organisation but you don’t designer/printer is the backbone of the job. want to become involved in committee Why not contact me to discuss the options? work. Then you might consider taking on Peter Maddison [email protected] the role of The Suffolk Argus newsletter New Members New Members are warmly welcomed and that you will be able to take part in the to the Suffolk Branch. We hope you find recording of butterflies and join some of our your membership interesting and enjoyable events and work parties. 3 The Suffolk Argus Suffolk Branch Contacts President Transect Co-ordinator and WCBS Co-ordinator Howard Mendel Twm Wade email: twm.wade@ yahoo.com Chairman and Newsletter Editor Peter Maddison Conservation Officer (Butterflies) Barnmead, Fishpond Rd, Rob Parker Waldringfield, 66, Cornfield Rd., Woodbridge IP12 4QX Bury St Edmunds IP33 3BN Tel: 01473 736607 Tel: 01284 705476 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Membership Secretary Conservation Officer (Moths) Ms Tracie-Anne Beattie Tony Prichard 24 Goldsmith Way, Stanton, 3, Powling Rd., Ipswich IP3 9JR Suffolk, IP31 2FD Tel: 01473 270047 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Treasurer Butterfly Habitat Conservation Officer Dominic Hill Matt Berry Tel: 01359 269855 Tel: 07599 243026 email: [email protected] email: [email protected] Secretary Committee Members Julian Dowding Helen Saunders 84, Clapgate Lane, email: [email protected] Ipswich IP3 0RE David Dowding Tel: 01473 436096 Kevin Ling email: [email protected] Adrian Richards County Butterfly Recorder Website Bill Stone Richard Perryman 20, Langstons, Trimley St. Mary, email: [email protected] Ipswich IP11 0XL email: [email protected] Regional Officer, Eastern England Sharon Hearle Tel: 01638 484145 email: [email protected] The Suffolk Argus is published by the Suffolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation. The opinions expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of Butterfly Conservation or the Branch. © 2017 All rights reserved. For more information, see: www.suffolkbutterflies.org.uk Butterfly Conservation Company limited by guarantee, registered in England (2206468) Registered Office: Manor Yard, East Lulworth, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5QP Charity registered in England & Wales (254937) and in Scotland (SCO39268) 4 Summer 2017 2016 Suffolk Butterfly Report Bill Stone 1. Introduction of the reduction in butterfly populations. On reflection, 2016 was a very average if not The UEA team looked at resident species poor butterfly year in Suffolk and it appeared of butterflies, those which only breed once to reflect the picture seen across the UK. The in a year, and those having more than one wider butterfly year of 2016 was dominated by brood annually. Multi-brood species were headlines in the national press highlighting found to be more vulnerable than single continuing concerns regarding falling brood species and in general extremes of butterfly numbers. This was particularly temperature rather than precipitation were noticeable following the publication of the found to influence changes in butterfly results of the Big Butterfly Count which populations. A key finding of this study identified that the majority of butterfly was that rain during the pupal life-stage species studied as part of the scheme saw was detrimental to over one quarter of the their populations drop with some producing species. The study also revealed extreme their worst numbers since the Big Butterfly heat during the ‘overwintering’ life stage was Count scheme began in 2010. The release the most detrimental extreme weather event of results from surveys carried out by the affecting over half of UK species. This may UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme (UKBMS) be due to increased incidences of disease in 2016 also showed a similar situation. or potentially extreme hot temperatures Here, some 40 of the 57-species studied acting as a cue for butterflies or their larvae recorded a decline compared with 2015. So, to come out from overwintering too early why was 2016 such a poor year especially and subsequently killed off by temperatures given the fact that the summer weather was returning to colder conditions. In addition warmer than average and relatively dry? In to the negative impacts, the authors found response to this question many experts, as that some life stages may benefit from well as pointing towards the increased use of climatic extreme weather, with extreme pesticides and intensive farming methods, heat in the adult stage causing a positive have raised concerns regarding current population change in over one third of weather trends as being a major cause. This the UK species. Whatever the key causes view is reinforced following the publishing of declines in butterfly numbers actually of the report in 2016, ‘Sensitivity of UK are it remains clear how important it is to butterflies to local climatic extremes: which continue to record our butterflies and ensure life stages are most at risk’, by researchers that the collected data is submitted for use from the University of East Anglia (UEA), in conservation efforts. From a Suffolk which investigated the impact of extreme perspective, the recording effort in 2016 climatic events on butterfly populations. was again significant, with increased county The report identified that the increasingly coverage in previously under recorded areas frequent extreme weather events being and a large number of butterfly records seen in the UK could threaten butterfly being submitted. My thanks go out to all of populations and could be part of the cause you who sent in records and who continue 5 The Suffolk Argus to support me as County Butterfly Recorder. waves, but there were also some instances of thundery summer downpours causing 2. Overview of the UK weather in 2016 localised flash-flooding, and including two The majority of months were at least notable cases of widespread disruption to slightly warmer than average for the UK electricity grid supplies due to lightning. as a whole, most notably September and The provisional UK mean temperature for December whose anomalies were around 2016 was 9.3 °C, which is 0.5 °C above +2 °C. However, both April and November the 1981-2010 long-term average and just were around a degree cooler than average. outside the top ten warmest years in the Most places were within 10% of the yearly historical UK series from 1910. It was also average for rainfall, with a slight tendency just 0.1 °C warmer than 2015. September for eastern areas to be wetter and western was equal-second warmest in the series, and areas drier. Sunshine was slightly above December ranked eighth, whereas April and average generally. The most extreme November were each notably colder than weather events of the year were a series of average. The provisional UK rainfall total five named winter storms (Gertrude, Henry, for 2016 was 1136 mm, which is 98% of the Imogen, Jake and Katie) which occurred 1981-2010 average. Rainfall patterns were between late January and late March, very variable but generally unexceptional. bringing some damaging winds. Storm January and June were notably wetter than Angus in mid-November and Barbara average for many, whereas October and and Conor over the Christmas period also December were much drier than average. caused some disruption. The best of the 2016 was a somewhat sunnier than average summer weather was experienced in late year for many areas, but again no individual July, late August and early September, with regions deviated by as much as 10% above two or three notable but short-lived heat- the long-term average. 2016 Weather for East Anglia Season Mean Temp Anomaly Sunshine Anomaly Rainfall Anomaly Deg C Deg C hrs % mm % Winter 15/16 6.9 3.1 196.8 117 152.1 105 Spring 8.8 0.6 529.3 119 179.8 130 Summer 17.2 1.6 592.7 104 169.0 109 Autumn 11.6 1.1 353.2 111 158.0 97 Source: www.metoffice.gov.uk Anomalies are measured against the 1981-2010 averages.
Recommended publications
  • Knettishall Leaflet Dog Walkers 29.Indd

    Knettishall Leaflet Dog Walkers 29.Indd

    Suffolk Wildlife Trust Direct Debit Instruction to your Bank or Building Society to pay by Direct Debit. Please fill in the form and return it to Suffolk Wildlife Trust. The high piping melody of skylarks in the Name and full address of your Bank or Building Society skies over Knettishall Heath is one of the To the manager of: Bank/Building Society sounds of summer. During the nesting Dogs & ground nesting birds at season, dog walkers can help to protect Address these glorious little birds by avoiding the open heath. Knettishall Heath Names(s) of account holder(s) Up to 12 pairs of skylark nest here and we hope nightjar will return to breed. Both species nest on the ground and will abandon their nest if disturbed by dogs. Bank/Building Society account number Service user number With over 400 acres at Knettishall Heath, there is plenty of space for visitors and birds Walking with your dog at 7 2 – so for a few months each year Branch sort code Reference (SWT use only)4 8 6 5 ask dog walkers to keep to less sensitive we areas whilst the birds are on their nests. Instruction to your Bank or Building Society How you can help Please pay Suffolk Wildlife Trust Direct Debits from the account detailed in this The bird nesting season is from early Knettishall Instruction subject to the safeguards assured by The Direct Debit Guarantee. I March to late August. During this time understand that this Instruction may remain with Suffolk Wildlife Trust and, if so, details will be passed electronically to my Bank/Building Society.
  • Felsham Conservation Area Appraisal

    Felsham Conservation Area Appraisal

    FELSHAM CONSERVATION AREA APPRAISAL © Crown copyright All Rights Reserved M S D C Licence no 100017810 2010 INTRODUCTION The conservation area in Felsham was originally designated by Mid Suffolk District Council in 1996. The Council has a duty to review its conservation area designations from time to time, and this appraisal examines Felsham under a number of different headings as set out in English Heritage’s ‘Guidance on Conservation Area Appraisals’ (2006). As such it is a straightforward appraisal of Felsham’s built environment in conservation terms. This document is neither prescriptive nor overly descriptive, but more a demonstration of ‘quality of place’, sufficient for the briefing of the Planning Officer when assessing proposed works in the area. The photographs and maps are thus intended to contribute as much Pump Wheel as the text itself. As the English Heritage guidelines point out, the appraisal is to be read as a general overview, rather than as a comprehensive listing, and the omission of any particular building, feature or space does not imply that it is of no interest in conservation terms. Text, photographs and map overlays by Patrick Taylor, Conservation Architect, Mid Suffolk District Council 2011. Vintage Transport © Crown copyright All Rights Reserved M S D C Licence no 100017810 2010 TOPOGRAPHICAL FRAMEWORK Felsham is situated in central Suffolk about eight miles south-east of Bury St Edmunds. It lies on the boulder clay of ‘High Suffolk’, a recent glacial deposit over chalk at greater depth. The village lies on gently sloping ground between 75 and 85 metres above OD, very much on a watershed, standing near the beginnings of many local waterways.
  • Little Ouse and Waveney Project

    Little Ouse and Waveney Project

    Transnational Ecological Network (TEN3) Mott MacDonald Norfolk County Council Transnational Ecological Network (TEN3) Little Ouse and Waveney Project May 2006 214980-UA02/01/B - 12th May 2006 Transnational Ecological Network (TEN3) Mott MacDonald Norfolk County Council Transnational Ecological Network (TEN3) Little Ouse and Waveney Project Issue and Revision Record Rev Date Originator Checker Approver Description 13 th Jan J. For January TEN A E. Lunt 2006 Purseglove workshop 24 th May E. Lunt J. B Draft for Comment 2006 Purseglove This document has been prepared for the titled project or named part thereof and should not be relied upon or used for any o ther project without an independent check being carried out as to its suitability and prior written authority of Mott MacDonald being obtained. Mott MacDonald accepts no responsibility or liability for the consequence of this document being used for a pur pose other than the purposes for which it was commissioned. Any person using or relying on the document for such other purpose agrees, and will by such use or reliance be taken to confirm his agreement to indemnify Mott MacDonald for all loss or damage re sulting therefrom. Mott MacDonald accepts no responsibility or liability for this document to any party other than the person by whom it was commissioned. To the extent that this report is based on information supplied by other parties, Mott MacDonald accepts no liability for any loss or damage suffered by the client, whether contractual or tortious, stemming from any conclusions based on data supplied by parties other than Mott MacDonald and used by Mott MacDonald in preparing this report.
  • Your Local Wildlife News Arger Fen the Seasons Have Brought Unparalleled Richness to Arger Fen

    Your Local Wildlife News Arger Fen the Seasons Have Brought Unparalleled Richness to Arger Fen

    Stowmarket Group January 2020 Your local wildlife news Arger Fen The seasons have brought unparalleled richness to Arger Fen. Will Cranstoun says now is the time to look out for snipe, barn owl and the first signs of spring. Arger Fen continues to surprise and delight scrub that will be valuable habitat for Will Cranstoun West Suffolk Sites Manager visitors through the seasons. Whilst the breeding migrant birds, cover for reptiles and 01284 728541 spring boasts carpets of bluebells, the a source of nectar and fruit for whole host of summer has seen fantastic swathes of wildlife. woodland flora burst into bloom; ranging With welcome rains through autumn BRADFIELD WOODS from pink campion, greater stitchwort, filling up many of the ponds and replenishing 01449 737996 foxgloves, vetches and orchids. As result cracked soils, we have witnessed one of the there have been good numbers of pollinators best seasons for fungi across the entire buzzing about the rides and wider open reserve. Arguably the most numerous and Giles areas of the reserve. The eastern ex-arable easily recognisable being parasol, sulphur Cawston land in various stages of early succession tuft and fly agaric. As the seasons progress Woodlands are indicative of the varying soil types and into winter look out for snipe and barn owl Warden conditions. The area known as Kingsland is flying over the Pecks Piece with roe deer now showcase to a great deal of emerging hiding along hedgerows. Joanne Atkins Wild Learning Bradfield Woods Officer Whether the sun is shining, or the rain pouring, Jo Atkins explains why there is never a better time to go into the woods.
  • Suffolk Moth Group Newsletter

    Suffolk Moth Group Newsletter

    Suffolk Moth Group Newsletter Issue 24 - November 2001 Edited by Tony Prichard In this issue Editorial Suffolk Moth Group Indoor Meeting 2002 Directory of Suffolk moth recorders - update Phyllonorcyter platani - a new moth for Suffolk Gelechia senticetella - another new moth for Suffolk National Moth Night 2002 Suffolk Moth Group - Email group set up Exporting Data from Mapmate for Submission of Moth Records Records and Intellectual Property Rights A Great Moth Trapping Expedition in Suffolk - by Jon Clifton A few Loxostege sticticalis records in September Of Marriage and Micro's - The Further Trials and Tribulations of the Thurston Recorder - Paul Bryant Reports from recorders around the county Eye, August - October - Paul Kitchener Ipswich Golf Course, June - Neil Sherman Ipswich Golf Course, July - Neil Sherman Fressingfield, Eye - P Vincent Moths at Parham - August - Tony Prichard Field reports Contact details Adverts Editorial Another season draws to an end and a bit of an odd one at that (as they all seem to be at the moment). Yet another warm spring enabled a few of us to get out and about around the county a few times in February. This came to abrupt end with the restrictions imposed by the outbreak of Foot and Mouth. The restrictions only started easing in May meaning that the SMG larval hunt at West Stow had to be transferred to Milden Hall farm (thanks to Juliet Hawkins for allowing us on her farm at short notice). Poor weather over this period meant that species were quite late in emerging giving the impression that flight periods were late and extended with numbers of moths recorded down.
  • Local Wildlife News

    Local Wildlife News

    Local September - December 2011 A news and events diary from wildlife and conservation groups in Wildlife the Ipswich area News © Darin Smith Common Buzzard an increasingly common sight - see page 23 Produced by the Welcome Local Wildlife News Welcome to yet another packed edition of LWN, produced primarily by the Greenways Project, on behalf of over a dozen local wildlife, conservation and other ‘green’ groups. We are still very keen to receive any feedback about the publication – good or bad – and © Stephen Hammeersley 6 look forward to receiving any suggestions for improvements etc. Contributions We are also always happy to receive articles of anything up to 800 words, photographs of local wildlife or conservation work and local sightings or wildlife ‘snippets’ – so please do send in anything which may be of interest. Greenways Project, Stable Block, Holywells Park, Cliff Lane, Ipswich, IP3 0PG 9 [email protected] 01473 433995 Mailing lists – Please note We are aware that some who are members of several conservation organisations may well receive more than one copy of the newsletter. We are very sorry if this is the case, and would be very grateful if you could pass on the spare copy to someone who will appreciate it and contact the Greenways Project on 01473 433995 or greenways. [email protected], stating which organisations you are a member of, so that we can ensure that you receive just one in the future. If, on the other hand, you don’t currently receive LWN regularly, but would like to, simply contact us (details above) and we’ll add you to the list.
  • Suffolk Argus

    Suffolk Argus

    Autumn 2017 SuffolkThe Argus The Newsletter of the Suffolk Branch of Butterfly Conservation Photo: Tony Fox Photo: Tony Common Blue pair at The Haven, Aldeburgh beach August 2017 Autumn 2017 Volume 70 1 The Suffolk Argus Comma larva, pupa and adult at Belstead Nature Reserve See Kevin Ling’s article on Page 10 Photos: Kevin Ling Shrike at work.......... article on Page 13 Impaled Swallowtail Photo: Jillian Macready 2 Autumn 2017 Contents Editorial 5 Letter from the High Sheriff of Suffolk 6 A14 Project, Newmarket 7 Urban Buzz 9 Belstead’s Nature Reserves 10 Observations on the Small Heath 12 Observing a Silver-washed Fritillary 12 AGM 13 Shrike at Work 13 Butterfly Thieves 14 Events Round Up 14 A future Suffolk Butterfly 16 Do you have a little time to spare and would like to help the Branch? Perhaps you have the inclination at the back editor. Collating Word documents and of your mind that you would like to help discussing the newsletter’s layout with the a conservation organisation but you don’t designer/printer is the backbone of the job. want to become involved in committee work. Then you might consider taking on Why not contact me to discuss the options? the role of The Suffolk Argus newsletter Peter Maddison [email protected] New Members New Members are warmly welcomed and that you will be able to take part in the to the Suffolk Branch. We hope you find recording of butterflies and join some of our your membership interesting and enjoyable events and work parties.
  • Environment Subject: New Dog Rules Thes

    Environment Subject: New Dog Rules Thes

    -----Original Message----- From: Sent: 23 August 2017 10:28 To: Environment Subject: New dog rules These rules seem to be ok. How will they be enforced? By whom will they be enforced? Are dogs allowed to foul public footpaths across fields or are owners supposed to pick up ? Regards Kirton From: ] Sent: 18 August 2017 19:02 To: Environment Subject: Dogs on leads Hi, Too much emphasis on punitive measures rather than proactive encouragement does not make for good practice. Irresponsible persons are likely to be the owners of un-chipped dogs, allowing foiling and will not have the income to pay the fine! Our MP wisely seeks caution. I'm left wondering about consistency of enforcement, interpretation and understanding of Woolley legislation by owners and those empowered to enforce. Notices in set places like the beaches etc are fine, but areas near roads seems unworkable defining what constitutes a reasonable definition of 'a road' will no doubt rack up legal costs and tie administration down. Focussed and targeted zones seem proportionate and reasonable to manage. Regards Sent from my iPad -----Original Message----- From: Sent: 18 August 2017 19:19 To: Environment Subject: Dogs on leads proposals Dear Sir, Many of these proposals are commonsense and are already observed by responsible dog walkers. However, there are serious problems with one item in the schedule: "Sports grounds, fields, greens and pitches (when in use as such)" It is certainly possible to keep dogs off football/cricket pitches and on a lead (though what about golf courses??) - but the rest of this proposal is simply wrong-headed.
  • Suffolk Wildlife Trust Limited

    Suffolk Wildlife Trust Limited

    Registered number: 00695346 Charity number: 262777 SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative details of the Trust, its Trustees and advisers 1 Trustees' report 2 - 14 Independent auditors' report on the financial statements 15 - 17 Consolidated statement of financial activities 18 Consolidated balance sheet 19 Trust balance sheet 20 Consolidated statement of cash flows 21 Notes to the financial statements 22 - 45 SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE TRUST, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 Trustees Nigel Farthing, Chairman Peter Holborn (resigned 26 October 2019) Stephanie Jones John Cousins (resigned 26 October 2019) Pip Goodwin Simon Roberts James Alexander, Treasurer Rachel Eburne (resigned 5 September 2019) David Alborough Anna Saltmarsh Philip Newton Susan Hooton (appointed 26 October 2019) Company registered number 00695346 Charity registered number 262777 Registered office Brooke House The Green Ashbocking Ipswich Suffolk IP6 9JY Chief executive officer Julian Roughton (resigned 29 May 2020) Independent auditors Larking Gowen LLP Chartered Accountants 1 Claydon Business Park Great Blakenham Ipswich IP6 0NL Bankers Barclays Bank PLC Princes Street Ipswich IP1 1PB Solicitors Birketts Providence House 141-145 Princes Street Ipswich IP1 1QJ Page 1 SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 The Trustees present their annual report together with the audited financial statements of the Suffolk Wildlife Trust Limited for the year 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law.
  • Colonel George Tomline 1813-1889'

    Colonel George Tomline 1813-1889'

    79 VICTORIAN SUFFOLK'S GREAT ECCENTRIC: COLONEL GEORGE TOMLINE 1813-1889' byDAVID ALLEN BISHOP'S GRANDSON, MAVERICK politicianand landed proprietorof almostlimitlesswealth,builderof the FelixstoweRailway and pioneer developer of that town and port, the peppery and eccentric Colonel George Tomline was arguably the most colourful character of Victorian Suffolk.No respecterof either personsor institutions,he quarrelled so acrimoniouslywith the Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire,the Marquessof Granby,overthe North Lincolnshiremilitiaregimentof whichhe was honorary colonel, as to require the personal intervention of the Home Secretary, Lord Palmerston,for the maintenance of the publicservice.He challengedthe War Officeso successfully for a time as to render Landguard Fort virtually untenable for several years, and hounded the Chancellorof the Exchequer,Robert Lowe(thoughboth sat in Parliamentfor the sameparty)on the issueof the silvercoinage. His reputation as an arch-litigantwaslegendaryin hislifetime.In November 1858,when Tomline and hisimmediateneighbourSir GeorgeBroke(afterwardsBroke-Middleton)of BrokeHall,Nacton, were embroiledin a protracted boundary dispute,the latter'scousinandjunior legaladviser,Horace Broke,a solicitorof Lincoln'sInn and thus fullyacquainted with Tomline'sawesomereputation in the central courts,sent his clienta solemnwarning: From many things that I have seen and heard, I am convincedthat he is a dangerous man to quarrel with, and that he has the willand the power to be a very nasty enemyin everysenseof the word. He
  • Suffolk Coastal District Local Plan Core Strategy & Development Management Policies

    Suffolk Coastal District Local Plan Core Strategy & Development Management Policies

    Suffolk Coastal... ...where quality of life counts Suffolk Coastal District Local Plan Core Strategy & Development Management Policies Development Plan Document July 2013 Cover IMage CreDIt: - scdc Foreword this document, the Core Strategy of the Suffolk Coastal District Local Plan, is the first and central part of our new Local Plan which will guide development across the District until 2027 and beyond. Suffolk Coastal District is a uniquely attractive place to live and work, combining a strong economy with a natural and built environment second to none. those advantages however present us with the challenge of so guiding development that we continue to stimulate and support that economy, we provide attractive and affordable homes for current and future generations, and we achieve all that in a way which preserves and enhances that precious, but sometimes vulnerable, environment. the Core Strategy sets out a vision for the District as we go forward over the next 15 years. objectives derived from that vision, and the Strategic Policies designed to achieve those, do so in a way which recognises and builds on the diversity of the different communities which together make our District the wonderful place it is. they reflect both the opportunities and threats which that diversity brings with it. the Development Management Policies then set out in more detail specific approaches for different aspects or types of development to ensure that each contributes in a consistent way to those objectives and strategies. alongside these clear local aspirations, the Strategy has developed, evolved and been refined over a decade to ensure that it meets both its international obligations in terms of areas designated for their high quality nature conservation interest, and the contribution it can make to the wider sub-national and national economy, within continuously evolving national planning policies for our society as a whole.
  • Cambridgeshire & Essex Butterfly Conservation

    Cambridgeshire & Essex Butterfly Conservation

    Butterfly Conservation Regional Action Plan For Anglia (Cambridgeshire, Essex, Suffolk & Norfolk) This action plan was produced in response to the Action for Butterflies project funded by WWF, EN, SNH and CCW This regional project has been supported by Action for Biodiversity Cambridgeshire and Essex Branch Suffolk branch BC Norfolk branch BC Acknowledgements The Cambridgeshire and Essex branch, Norfolk branch and Suffolk branch constitute Butterfly Conservation’s Anglia region. This regional plan has been compiled from individual branch plans which are initially drawn up from 1997-1999. As the majority of the information included in this action plan has been directly lifted from these original plans, credit for this material should go to the authors of these reports. They were John Dawson (Cambridgeshire & Essex Plan, 1997), James Mann and Tony Prichard (Suffolk Plan, 1998), and Jane Harris (Norfolk Plan, 1999). County butterfly updates have largely been provided by Iris Newbery and Dr Val Perrin (Cambridgeshire and Essex), Roland Rogers and Brian Mcllwrath (Norfolk) and Richard Stewart (Suffolk). Some of the moth information included in the plan has been provided by Dr Paul Waring, David Green and Mark Parsons (BC Moth Conservation Officers) with additional county moth data obtained from John Dawson (Cambridgeshire), Brian Goodey and Robin Field (Essex), Barry Dickerson (Huntingdon Moth and Butterfly Group), Michael Hall and Ken Saul (Norfolk Moth Survey) and Tony Prichard (Suffolk Moth Group). Some of the micro-moth information included in the plan was kindly provided by A. M. Emmet. Other individuals targeted with specific requests include Graham Bailey (BC Cambs. & Essex), Ruth Edwards, Dr Chris Gibson (EN), Dr Andrew Pullin (Birmingham University), Estella Roberts (BC, Assistant Conservation Officer, Wareham), Matthew Shardlow (RSPB) and Ken Ulrich (BC Cambs.