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| | Local Nature Reserves |
 | | Local Nature Reserves Fairburn Ings - RSPB reserve signposted of the A1 several mile south of Leeds and in the Shadow of the Ferrybridge power station. | | | We are also keen to support our local nature reserves and wildlife heritage, and have been admitted as a corporate member of the The Essex Wildlife Trust. | | | The Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill, and Corstorphine Hill were both designated Local Nature Reserves in 1993 because of their importance and significance as wildlife habitats. |
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http://naturereserves.maysnature.com/localnaturereserves
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| | NCC & Local Nature Reserves |
| | The main entrance to the Local Nature Reserve is from the A1068 from Bedlington to Ashington, in Choppington turn off into Colliery Road between the Travellers Rest pub and Choppington Social and Welfare Centre, park on the side road. | | | The Local Nature Reserve consists of woodland and grassland, some of which is seasonally wet and there is a pond. | | | For East Cramlington Local Nature Reserve follow the B1326 from Seaton Delaval to East Cramlington, just after you come into East Cramlington and go round a series of bends there is a car park for the site on the right hand side. |
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http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/v2_Content31.asp
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| | Salisbury District Council Bemerton Heath local nature reserve |
| | Local Nature Reserves should be used to increase people's awareness of their natural environment; provide an ideal environment for everyone to learn about nature; protect wildlife habitats and natural features; and offer a positive use of the land. | | | Local Nature Reserves are usually greater than 2ha in size and capable of being managed with the conservation of nature and/or the opportunity for study, research of enjoyment taken into account. | | | Bemerton and Barnard's Folly woodland is to be officially launched as a Local Nature Reserve on Monday – during Local Nature Reserve Week (July 14-25), a national initiative organised by English Nature. |
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http://www.salisbury.gov.uk/council/press/2004/2004-07-16-a.asp
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| | Minerals and Nature Conservation Forum |
| | Clawthorpe Fell National Nature Reserve and Holme park Quarry Local Nature Reserve are directly adjacent to the working quarry, which produces high quality limestone aggregates. | | | English Nature now manage the National Nature Reserve while the Local Nature Reserve is dedicated to the community for them to enjoy. | | | A partnership developed by Cumbria County Council, English Nature, Aggregate Industries and the local community helped create the reserves from areas previously within the Company's permitted extraction area, a move which has already reaped huge rewards for local biodiversity. |
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http://www.qpa.org/natureconservation/bio_ca3.htm
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| | Crowfields Common Local Nature Reserve, Moulton |
| | The Local Nature Reserve designation will give local people the chance to see and learn how an area can be improved for the benefit of both wildlife and wildflowers. | | | Crowfields Common was declared a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) by Daventry District Council on 6th February 2003. | | | This new Local Nature Reserve will contribute towards BAP targets for this locally important habitat and will increase people's understanding of nature conservation issues". |
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http://www.daventrydc.gov.uk/atoz/planning/crowfields.shtml
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| | Wivenhoe Wood |
| | The wood is being promoted as part of a Colne Local Nature Reserve by the Borough Council, with the aim of safeguarding its wildlife value as well as increasing opportunities for enjoying and learning about nature. | | | This initiative is part of a strategic approach to developing and managing of an extensive network of Local Nature Reserves in Colchester. | | | In 1999, plans were agreed by CBC to create the Colne Local Nature Reserve to include Wivenhoe Wood, Lower Lodge Farm open space and Wivenhoe Ferry Marsh. |
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http://www.wivenhoe.gov.uk/About_Wivenhoe/wivenhoe_wood.htm
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| | nature reserve - OneLook Dictionary Search |
| | Phrases that include nature reserve: national nature reserve, european nature reserve, great victoria desert nature reserve, limpinwood nature reserve, local nature reserve, more... | | | Tip: Click on the first link on a line below to go directly to a page where "nature reserve" is defined. | | | nature reserve : US Envirionmental Protection Agency Terminology Reference System [home, info] |
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http://www.onelook.com/?loc=rescb&w=nature+reserve
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| | EMRA - Success Story: Summer Leys Local Nature Reserve |
| | The County Council and mineral company working with a range of businesses, statutory agencies, voluntary bodies and volunteers from local communities have created an excellent wetland which serves its surrounding community as a Local Nature Reserve. | | | Northamptonshire County Council, Countryside Service currently oversees the management of the site, which is designated by the Local Authority as a Local Nature Reserve. | | | Background: Northamptonshire County Council working closely with Pioneer Aggregates designed and developed the reserve from former gravel workings into one of the finest wetland nature reserves in the Midlands, in partnership with the Wildlife Trust for Northamptonshire, English Nature, the RSPB and the Countryside Agency in the process. |
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http://www.emra.gov.uk/s_d_success/summer_leys.asp
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| | Nature reserves - Oxford City Council: Nature reserves |
| | Hurcott is a Beautiful local nature reserve which incorporates the largest area of SSSI wet Habberley Valley is a Local Nature Reserve of 27.5 hectares. | | | Thomas Baines Nature Reserve is situated in the Makana District. | | | Nature reserves may be designated by government institutions in some countries, such as the United Kingdom, or by private landowners, such as charities and |
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http://bird-feeders.yoursuperengine.com/q/bird-feeders-nature-reserves.htm
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| | ENGLISH NATURE - Special Sites |
| | Glodwick Lows is Oldhams first, and at present only, Local Nature Reserve (LNR). | | | Prior to the designation of the site as a Local Nature Reserve (in 2002), a considerable amount of landscaping and infilling work had to be carried out to reclaim Glodwick Lows as Public Open Space and improve access & views of its special features. | | | This project is designed to help implement the management plan for Glodwick Lows Local Nature Reserve through the following five key aims: |
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http://www.english-nature.org.uk/special/lnr/lnr_projects_details.asp?ID=173
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| | Species by Nature Reserve for Mpumalanga Local Nature Reserves |
| | Species by Nature Reserve for Mpumalanga Local Nature Reserves as on 27 January 2003 | | | Species by Nature Reserve for Mpumalanga Local Nature Reserves | | | Back Nature Reserves of Mpumalanga Local Nature Reserves |
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http://protea.worldonline.co.za/splr_mpl.htm
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| | York - Clifton Backies nature reserve |
| | Clifton Backies nature reserve is managed by a committee of 12 local interested parties. | | | Clifton Backies was designated a local nature reserve in 2002. | | | Find out about events at York's nature reserves or contact the local nature reserves office tel: (01904) 553440, mobile: 07771 941155 or email: nature.reserves@york.gov.uk |
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http://www.york.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/clifton.html
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| | Ninth local nature reserve for Walsall |
| | The Local Nature Reserve (LNR) recognition means the sites owner Merrions Wood Trust, and its managers, Walsall Countryside Services, now has a greater legal commitment to protect its wildlife and maintain access for local people. | | | Merrions Wood, in Great Barr, became the ninth nature reserve in Walsall and has been given this accolade due to its nature conservation and value to local people for informal recreation and environmental education. | | | The nature reserve is currently the focus of a National Lottery project, funded by a £48,300 grant from the Social, Economic and Environmental Development (SEED) Programme. |
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http://www.walsall.gov.uk/NewsDocs/NewsArticle.asp?NewsId=1531
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| | Hart District Council Website |
| | The reserve opened to the public in October 2002 and was then declared a 'Local Nature Reserve' in the summer of 2003. | | | The nature reserve at Elvetham Heath is an important part of the newly established community and is managed by Hart's Countryside Service. | | | LNRs encourage community participation and give people the opportunity to have easy and direct contact with the nature that is right on their doorstep. |
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http://www.hart.gov.uk/countryside/elvetham_heath.htm
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| | SNH - Display Bulletin |
| | A community group in East Kilbride has become the focus of a national celebration of Local Nature Reserves, after its own efforts have helped protect a local wildlife haven. | | | The three ha site, which is located on a strip of land sandwiched between a housing estate and dual carriageway, is expected to receive Local Nature Reserve status from South Lanarkshire council soon, and is an example of how local communities can take action to protect their own green spaces. | | | At the launch of two weeks of events organised by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) to promote the value of Local Nature Reserves for both people and wildlife, SNH urged more communities to follow East Kilbrides lead and apply to local authorities for the protected site status. |
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http://www.snh.org.uk/scripts-snh/nw-displ.asp?ID=1233
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| | It was estimated in a recent study that visitors to Titchwell nature reserve spend around £1.81m per year in the local area, and support 39 direct and indirect ‘Full Time Equivalent’ jobs. | | | This is thanks to generous grant aid that recognises the value of the reserve to the local economy in north Norfolk. | | | Some local product and service providers to the reserve rely upon the reserve’s business to survive and are dependent on the numbers of visitors attracted to the reserve. |
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http://www.e-p-a.co.uk/RSPB.htm
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| | Acornfield Plantation Local Nature Reserve - Visit Liverpool |
| | As a Local Nature Reserve the site is a valuable resource for schools and colleges in the local area, many of which work alongside the Site Ranger on environmental projects throughout the year. | | | Acornfield Plantation Local Nature Reserve is also enjoyed by local people and visitors, and is the starting point for the Kirkby Mossland Walk, a walk through the agricultural mossland of Kirkby and Rainford Parish. | | | Acornfield Plantation Local Nature Reserve is situated on Spinney Road, Kirkby, Knowsley, Merseyside. |
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http://www.visitliverpool.com/displayProduct.asp?productKey=54323
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| | Claylands Local Nature Reserve - Hampshire Countryside Service |
| | The whole of Claylands was proposed as a Local Nature Reserve by Hampshire County Council's countryside Panel in October 1999. | | | Claylands Local Nature Reserve - Hampshire Countryside Service | | | The reserve has two small meadows and the banks of the old pit form an important grassland community which is under constant threat of scrubbing over. |
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http://www.hants.gov.uk/countryside/claylands
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| | ENGLISH NATURE : News |
| | Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are declared by local authorities under powers given to them by the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. | | | Sir Martin Doughty, Chair of English Nature will be launching a new nature reserve at Woodston, near Peterborough on July 19, when visitors can take part in a wildlife treasure trail, drama sessions, natural sculptures and wildlife art. | | | English Nature is the Governments independent agency that champions the conservation of wildlife and geology throughout England. |
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http://www.english-nature.org.uk/news/story.asp?ID=613
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| | Species by Nature Reserve for Gauteng Local Nature Reserves |
| | Back Nature Reserves of Gauteng Local Nature Reserves | | | Species by Nature Reserve for Gauteng Local Nature Reserves as on 27 January 2003 | | | Species by Nature Reserve for Gauteng Local Nature Reserves |
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http://protea.worldonline.co.za/splr_gpl.htm
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| | Hampshire County Council |
| | The County Secretary has advised that the statutory provisions for the designations of both "local" and "national" Nature Reserves are contained in the National Parks and Access to the countryside Act 1949 and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. | | | The major advantages of designation of County land as NNRS would appear to be : a) the term "National" Nature Reserve implies land of greater importance and status then "Local" Nature Reserves b) designation of NNRS would probably confer a greater level of protection from any possible future threat to the site e.g. | | | Nature Conservation Review site, Ramsar site for Special Protection Area b) The site should include special habitats which are threatened, such as heathland, intertidal or shoreline habitats c) The land should be managed by the County Council as a nature reserve i.e. |
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http://www.hants.gov.uk/scrmxn/c12637.html
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| | Countryside Services - Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Information |
| | The reserve is also classified as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR), another English Nature classification due to its natural interest and capability "of being managed with the conservation of nature and/or the maintenance of special opportunities for study, research or enjoyment of nature as the priority concern" (from the English Nature website, at www.englishnature.gov.uk). | | | Paxton Pits is a Nature Reserve rather than a Country Park and is managed with wildlife as a high priority. | | | Countryside Services - Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Information |
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http://www.huntsleisure.org/countryside/paxton/information2.asp
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| | Press Release: Whisby Nature Park declared a Local Nature Reserve |
| | Local Nature Reserves are designated by local authorities; Brian Tear speaking on behalf of the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, commented that: "the declaration of the Nature Park as a Local Nature Reserve illustrates North Kesteven District Council's commitment to nature conservation. | | | The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, a voluntary charitable organisation, manages around 100 nature reserves throughout the historic county of Lincolnshire from the Humber to the Wash. It is regularly consulted by many official and voluntary organisations on planning, land management and other countryside matters. | | | Whisby Nature Park is managed by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust in partnership with North Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council. |
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http://www.lincstrust.org.uk/news/press-release.php?article=13
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| | Moore Nature Reserve |
| | The nature reserve is well known for its varied bird life, including all five species of British owl and all three species of woodpecker. | | | The landfill is being restored to a mix of woodland and grassland and, together with Moore Nature Reserve, will eventually provide an important public amenity and area of rich biodiversity on the edge of what is a busy, and growing urban area. | | | Moore Nature Reserve is situated between the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey. |
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http://www.wrg.co.uk/moorenaturereserve/about-us.asp
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| | Sefton Coast Partnership website news items - English nature |
| | The National Trust purchased Formby Point in 1968, the Local Nature Reserves were established in the 1980's and Cabin Hill National nature reserve was declared in 1990. | | | Ainsdale Sand Dunes NNR was the 112th National Nature Reserve to be declared by the forerunner of English Nature the Nature Conservency. | | | The reserve will form a national base for studies and it is intended to establish a centre to take advantage of opportunities in environmental education discussed at the conference on education held at Keele University in March, 1965. |
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http://www.seftoncoast.org.uk/index_newsen.html
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| | ENGLISH NATURE : News |
| | Lewes Railway Land Local Nature Reserve lies at the edge of Lewes, the county town of East Sussex. | | | Children from Lewes schools were on hand to receive the first award given under English Natures new grant scheme for Local Nature Reserves (LNRs), presented last night tonight at London Zoo. | | | The Railway Land Wildlife Trust is represented on the Management Committee along with Lewes Town Council, Friends of Lewes, Lewes Chamber of Commerce, the Junior Management Board, Lewes Tertiary College, the Sussex Wildlife Trust and English Nature. |
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http://www.english-nature.org.uk/news/story.asp?ID=94
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| | Wolong Nature Reserve |
| | The purpose was to document one of the most critically endangered animals on earth, the giant panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), and its rare mountain habitat in the Wolong Nature Reserve. | | | This roly-poly, black and white animal is critically endangered despite substantial international support and intense effort by researchers at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in the Wolong Nature Reserve. | | | The giant panda, despite substantial international support and intense effort by researchers at the China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP) in the Wolong Nature Reserve (WNR), is still endangered. |
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http://www.globio.org/about/visualarc/wildOrphans/wolong/wnr3.shtml
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| | BBC - South West Wales Llanelli - Guided walks in the Coastal Park |
| | September 18: The programme ends for the Summer with a Welsh Sosbanelli guided walk in the Pembrey Burrows local nature reserve on September 18. | | | July 9: Explore the specialist flora of the former ash pit and at the local nature reserve at Pwll. | | | July 30: The Cwmdeithas Edward Llwyd guided walk, conducted in Welsh, will look at insects and plants at sand dunes in Pembrey Burrows local nature reserve. |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southwest/sites/llanelli/pages/guidedwalks.shtml
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| | Gloucestershire County Council - Coopers Hill Local Nature Reserve . GCC |
| | A local nature reserve, 2 mls S of Brockworth on A46, with nationally important beech woodlands and a waymarked trail. | | | Nationally important beech woodlands on a local nature reserve with a waymarked trail. | | | Gloucestershire County Council - Coopers Hill Local Nature Reserve. |
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http://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/index.cfm?Articleid=2065
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| | Local Nature Reserve Visits (A-Z of Services) |
| | It is best to visit your nearest Local Nature Reserve if you can, as this could be a site that the children can later visit with their parents plus it is cheaper and better for the environment not to travel so far. | | | Schools visiting Local Nature Reserves are required to fill out a booking form, which will be sent out when a booking is made. | | | I would like to take my school to a nature reserve to follow up some work we are doing in class. |
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http://www.eastriding.gov.uk/az/az_details_new?az_selected=1134
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