Conservation & Planning


Several of WFE’s ecologists have  a professional background of working in nature conservation and management, and so have well-developed understandings of the issues related to protected area wildlife management.

WFE has produced management plans for nature reserves, including  protected areas designated as SSSI, SAC and SPA.  We  also provide advice to planning officers on ecological matters such as Habitats Regulations Assessments. 

  

Services

  • Management plans for Local Nature Reserves, SSSIs, NNRs and European designated sites
  • Providing evidence for Habitats Regulations Assessments and Appropriate Assessments
  • Advising local authorities on protected species issues
  • Site-specific surveys (e.g. stone curlew habitat assessment, NVC survey)
  • Site condition monitoring
  • Peer review services


Project Examples

  • Management plans for a number of nature reserves in Norfolk, including ancient woodland, fen, Broadland and Breckland heath.
  • Habitats Regulations Assessment for local authority LDFs in Norfolk.