Essex Biodiversity
The Essex Biodiversity Action Plan
2010 - 2020
A vision to protect and enhance the biodiversity of Essex
Contents
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Foreword
Acknowledgements
Overall vision and aims
Introduction
Biodiversity and its importance
What is biodiversity?
Why is biodiversity important?
New developments influencing biodiversity
The continuing need for a Biodiversity Action Plan
Biodiversity in Essex
Key issues influencing biodiversity
Legislation, policy and planning
Climate change
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Large scale habitat restoration and creation
The Action Plans
Common Themes
Lowland Farmland
Introduction to Lowland Farmland Plans
Arable field margins
Hedgerows
Traditional Orchards
Lowland Dry Acid Grassland
(Lowland Calcareous grassland)
Lowland Meadows
Lowland Heathland
Lakes and Ponds
Ponds
Rivers
Rivers
Wetlands
Introduction to Wetlands Plans
Coastal and Floodplain Grazing Marsh
Lowland Fens
Lowland Raised Bog
Reedbeds
Coastal
Introduction to coastal Plans
Coastal Saltmarsh
Intertidal mudflats
Saline lagoons
Marine
Introduction to Marine Plans
TBC
Urban and Brownfield
Open Mosaic Habitats on Previously Developed Land
Woodland
Introduction to Woodland Plans
Lowland Mixed Deciduous Woodland
Wet woodland
Wood Pasture and Parkland
Appendices
Glossary
Acronyms
References and useful publications
List of BAP partners