Biodiversity
Action
Plan
The Environment Act 2021 introduced Local Nature Recovery Strategies into law to establish actions to drive nature’s recovery and provide wider environmental benefits on a regional basis, for us: South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
See southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk/explore_local-nature-recovery-strategy
Barnsley Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) describes the landscapes, habitats and wildlife species found in Barnsley. It sets out those that are a priority for conservation and how this can be achieved. It has been revised by Barnsley Biodiversity Trust to bring it up-to-date and provide additional information — and published here …
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Introduction. The importance of biodiversity and the Biodiversity Action Plan, and the influences on it. |
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Landscapes. The different Barnsley landscape characters, their geology, and the impact of man. |
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Habitats. Habitats in Barnsley that require protection, restoration and positive conservation management. |
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Species. Wildlife species in Barnsley that require protection and action to halt decline and increase their numbers. |
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Planning and Development. Guidance on the planning process and implications for development relating to biodiversity. |
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Sites in Barnsley designated nationally or locally for their distinctive and threatened habitats and species. |
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Records. Barnsley Biological Records Centre - how to send in records of wildlife and how to ask for records. |
This revised Barnsley Biodiversity Action Plan was first produced in this more comprehensive format in 2015 and has been updated since then. It was referenced in the Barnsley Local Plan (2019) and in the Barnsley Biodiversity Supplementary Planning Document (2024). [See link]
It reflects changes in government policies, the status of habitats & species, and the situation on the ground in Barnsley.
Barnsley’s first Biodiversity Action Plan was published in 2002; a revised second BAP adopted by Barnsley Council in 2010
In citing the BAP on this website, please use this format for the individual page: barnsleybiodiversity.org.uk/biodiversityplan.html, accessed dd month year.
NB Large pdf files!
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