Natural Environment and Biodiversity
Pendle's Natural Environment
Introduction
The natural environment of Pendle is rich and varied and consequently has a wide range of biodiversity associated with it. High quality environments and habitats can be protected by international, national, regional or local designations. Designations can be made to recognise the natural beauty of the landscape, for example the Forest of Bowland AONB; or for the importance of the site as a habitat for wildlife, for example the South Pennine Moors SSSI.
Find out more about natural environment designations here.
The Pendle Biodiversity Audit (2010) has been prepared to help inform new planning policies that will form part of the Local Development Framework. Find out more about the Biodiversity Audit here.
The desingation, care and maintenance of natural evironment designations in Pendle is the responsibility of a number of partner organisations. Details of these organisations are listed below.
Lancashire County Council - Environment Directorate - Ecology Service
