Links

Landscape and Habitat Quality and Species Diversity

www.ukbap.org.uk
Background information on the UK Biodiversity Action Plan, it’s aims and objectives, the organisations involved in implementing the plan, and its success to date.
www.jncc.gov.uk/page-1458
A full list of all the Special Areas of Conservation in the UK can be found on the Joint Nature Conservation Committee website.
www.lbap.org.uk
Information on the Lancashire Biodiversity Action Plan.
www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/ecology/bhs.asp
Provides more detailed information on Lancashire’s Biological Heritage Sites.

www.defra.gov.uk/erdp/schemes/es/default.htm
For information on Environmental Stewardship. It has a link to the Environmental Stewardship online booklet and guidance, and also links to apply for the scheme.
www.defra.gov.uk/farm/organic/index.htm
For information on organic farming practices, organic certification and legislation, and the environmental benefits of organic farming.
www.lancashireruralfutures.co.uk
The Lancashire Rural Futures website gives information about the scheme, the types of projects that are covered, and available grants.
www.lancashireruralpartnership.gov.uk
The Lancashire Rural Recovery Action Plan (LRRAP) website gives information on the aims and objectives of the scheme, and its success to date.
www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/ruralpathfinder
For information on the Rural Pathfinder scheme in Lancashire.

www.defra.gov.uk/environment/water/marine/uk/stewardship
See this page on the Defra website for a link to the ‘Safeguarding Our Seas’ strategy.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waterquality/955573/?version=1&lang=_e
For a link to the Water Framework Directive.
www.environment-agency.gov.uk/regions/northwest
Water quality information for the North West.
www.nwcoastalforum.co.uk
For information on the North West Coastal Forum and the North West Bathing Forum.

www.westlancsdc.gov.uk/planning
West Lancashire District Council's Planning and Environment section.