Projects and publications
In this section:
Nottinghamshire Local Biodiversity Action Plan
Planning and Biodiversity Training 1st May 2008
Current projects
Training opportunities
A regular programme of walk and talks, specialist training events and a busy programme of practical conservation work are delivered by a number of partners of the Nottinghamshire Biodiversity Action Group. Topics range from practical conservation skills, species identification workshops to talks on specialist topics. This range helps to ensure that there are a number of educational and enjoyable training opportunities within the county. To find out more have a look at the news and events page.
Shadow Rangers
The Shadow Rangers placement scheme is a 6-12 month volunteer training and development programme aimed at individuals seeking the experience and training required in order to pursue a career in countryside management. The host organisation, Sherwood Forest Community Rangers, provides each Shadow Ranger with a mentor. The placements are flexible and can be tailored to suit each individual’s needs. Recruitment generally occurs in spring and autumn, depending on vacancies. For more information, contact Sherwood Forest Community Rangers on 01623 822 447.
Fun in a Box
These boxes contain exciting outside activities that make learning about wildlife and the environment interesting and enjoyable. They contain all you need to lead a range of countryside based activities. Titles range from kite flying to minibeast hunting and shelter building to paper making. The activities are tailored to complement the National Curriculum and are useful teaching aids. There are 17 titles to borrow, all aimed at helping groups explore the natural world—whether it be outdoors or indoors. There is something for everyone. What’s more, youth leaders, teachers and other interested adults can gain free training in the use of the boxes, health and safety issues, and setting up and leading a group.
So how do you borrow them? Just fill in a registration form and send it back along with a cheque for £30. Then borrow as many boxes as you want in two years. The boxes are stored at the Forestry Commission District Office in Sherwood Pines Forest Park.
For a registration form or to find out more contact;
Amy Chandler, Forestry Commission Sherwood,Sherwood District Office, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, NG21 9JL. Telephone:01623 822447.
Publications
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Nottinghamshire Local Biodiversity Action Plan
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Influences on Biodiversity in Nottinghamshire
Section 4
Current Issues, Threats and Opportunities
Section 5
Generic Actions for Biodiversity in Nottinghamshire
Section 6
Section 7 - Habitat Action Plans
Canals and associated habitats (PDF Document - 55kb)
Ditches (PDF Document - 34k)
Eutrophic and mesotrophic standing waters (PDF Document - 39k)
Farmland: Arable farmland, arable field margins and improved grassland (PDF Document - 44k)
Fens, marshes and swamps (PDF Document - 44k)
Hedgerows: Including ancient and/or species-rich hedgerows (PDF Document - 46k)
Lowland calcareous grassland (PDF Document - 36k)
Lowland dry acid grassland (PDF Document - 37k)
Lowland heathland (PDF Document - 35k)
Lowland wet grassland (PDF Document - 46k)
Mixed ash-dominated woodland (PDF Document - 37k)
Oak-birch woodland (PDF Document - 37k)
Parkland and wood pasture (PDF Document - 40k)
Planted coniferous woodland (PDF Document - 30k)
Reedbed (PDF Document - 54k)
Rivers and streams (PDF Document - 27k)
Unimproved neutral grassland (PDF Document - 36k)
Urban and post-industrial habitats (PDF Document - 38k)
Wet broadleaved woodland (PDF Document - 36k)
Section 8 - Species Action Plans
Atlantic salmon (PDF Document - 40k)
Barn owl (PDF Document - 44k)
Bats (PDF Document - 52k)
Deptford Pink (PDF Document - 33k)
Grizzled skipper and dingy skipper (PDF Document - 40k)
Harvest mouse (PDF Document - 33k)
Nightjar (PDF Document - 44k)
Nottingham autumn crocus and nottingham spring crocus (PDF Document - 31k)
Otter (PDF Document - 44k)
Water vole (PDF Document - 40k)
White-clawed crayfish (PDF Document - 40k)
Section 9 - Appendices
Appendix A - List of Species of Conservation Concern in Nottinghamshire (PDF Document - 76k)
Appendix B - List of Habitats of Conservation Concern in Nottinghamshire (PDF Document - 22k)
Appendix C - Priorities for Biogeographical Areas (PDF Document - 14k)
Appendix D - Priorities for Districts (PDF Document - 10k)
Appendix E - Results of the Public Consultation (PDF Document - 22k)
Appendix F - List of Organisations Consulted (PDF Document - 15k)
Appendix G - Sources of Information and Advice (PDF Document - 20k)
2008 Update to LBAP Document
UKBAP Species - from revised UKBAP list 2007 - present in Nottinghamshire (PDF Document 38.4k)
Miscellaneous publications
Biodiversity report (PDF Document - 352k)
Brown hare survey (PDF Document - 96k)
Building biodiversity (PDF Document - 1.4mb)
Hedge guidance (PDF Document - 456k)
Planning and Biodiversity Training Event - Thursday 1st May 2008
Below are copies of all the presentation given during this afternoon training session for planners.
An Introduction to Biodiversity and Planning (PDF Document 6800k)
The Legislative Framework (PDF Document 5359k)
The Policy Framework (PDF Document 3966k)
Ecological Surveys (PDF Document 1424 k)
Habitats and Species (PDF Document 7323k)