P11 Adder C KMBRC 1 Aspect Ratio 1200 400

What we have – mapping existing areas of importance

In the first step, existing areas that are of particular importance for biodiversity will be mapped.  What can be mapped at this stage is strictly defined by the LNRS regulations and guidance – therefore the “Areas of Particular Importance for Biodiversity” (APIB) data layer will consist of national conservation sites, local nature reserves, local wildlife sites and irreplaceable habitats.  The intention of this approach is to establish a nationally consistent baseline map of areas whose particular importance is already recognised and protected.   This will to help LNRS align with local planning policy, integrate well with other environmental and land use policies and avoid duplication.

Although it won’t be included in this baseline map, during this stage of the work we will also identify other sites that may sit outside these defined areas but we know locally to be significant to our county’s nature resource – this mapping will help inform the spatial priorities of the LNRS.

Milestone completed.

The APIB map can be viewed online.  Please give the maps plenty of time to load in new layers. Certain layers could take up to a minute to load (depending on the complexity) – Kent Wildlife Trust have attempted to preserve as much detail as possible for thorough inspection of the APIB.

View the Kent & Medway LNRS Areas of Particular Importance for Biodiiversity map online

 You can also view the APIB in a document, which includes background to its development.

View the Kent & Medway LNRS Areas of Particular Importance for Biodiversity map in pdf

 

Project outputs

Kent & Medway LNRS Areas of Particular Importance for Biodiversity

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APIB3 Aspect Ratio 480 320

Indicative work timeline

Nov 2023

Start inital work mapping

Map areas of particular importance for biodiversity.

Jan 2024

Presentation of draft areas of particular importance for biodiversity map

Draft map shared with stakeholders.

Feb 2024

Milestone completion

“Areas of Particular Importance for Biodiversity” (APIB) data layer.

Background information

State of Nature in Kent

This landmark report is available here and features over sixty contributors across seven chapters. It will be used to inform development of the Kent and Medway Nature Recovery Strategy.

Follow link toState of Nature in Kent

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