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Species and Designated Sites in Norfolk
Norfolk is fortunate in its wealth of habitats and plant and animal species. A recent audit of records held by NBIS showed that there are 419 species listed on the national Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) occurring in Norfolk, representing 36% of the national list.
Some 88% of bird species and 59% of moth species on the national list have been recorded in Norfolk, demonstrating the importance of the county for these groups. Results were checked against published literature in addition to seeking specialist input from the recording community. The audit provided a wealth of information about the biodiversity resources of the county, and should benefit planners, naturalists, researchers and environmental managers.
To download the current full version of this report, please click here: NORFOLK BIODIVERSITY ACTION PLAN SPECIES DATA AUDIT
Currently there are 12 Special Areas of Conservation (SAC), 7 Special Protection Areas (SPA) and 166 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI); either within or that intersect the Norfolk boundary.
The CWS system in Norfolk is managed by a partnership of Norfolk Wildlife Trust (NWT), Norfolk County Council and Natural England, with the lead role taken by NWT. There are 1269 County Wildlife Sites (as of last update April 2009).
Wetland, heathland, coastal, ancient woodland and grassland habitats are all well represented within Norfolk. Coastal and wetland habitats are of particular importance and interest.
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EVENTS
5-6 June 2010 -Norfolk Wildlife Trust's Big Biodiversity Watch. @ NWT reserves across the county. For further information visit www.norfolkwildlifetrust.org.uk
19 June 2010 - Wild about Wymondham, Town Green Centre, Wymondham. For further information contact a.vroberts@talktalk.net
17-18 July 2010 - Non-native Species: Action Weekend. Various locations across Norfolk. For further information contact michael.sutton-croft@norfolk.gov.uk
09 September 2010 - Planning and Biodiversity Seminar, South Norfolk Council Offices, Long Stratton (tbc). For further information contact scott.perkin@norfolk.gov.uk
06 October 2010 (tbc) - Annual Biodiversity Forum: 'Economics and Biodiversity'. Abbey Conference Centre, Norwich. For further information contact scott.perkin@norfolk.gov.uk
09 October 2010 - Wild about Norfolk. Neatherd High School, Dereham. For further information contact Tessa Needham: needham_t@sky.com