Wigmore Habitat Bank
LPA:
Herefordshire Council
NCA: Clun and North West Herefordshire Hills
NCA: Clun and North West Herefordshire Hills
Ludlow Habitat Bank
- County
- Shropshire
- Local planning authority (LPA)
- Shropshire Council
- National Character Area (NCA)
- Shropshire Hills
- Biodiversity gain sites register number
- BGS-101024004
Biodiversity Units
Very high distinctiveness habitats
- Lowland meadows
High distinctiveness habitats
- Lowland mixed deciduous woodland
- Ponds (priority habitat)
Medium distinctiveness habitats
- Mixed scrub
- Other neutral grassland
Habitat Bank overview
Across more than forty acres of a traditional rural estate two miles northeast of Ludlow, we’re establishing an incredible haven for native flora and fauna to build in abundance over the coming years, transforming an area previously made up of low-yielding pasture and arable land.
BNG delivery
At every Habitat Bank, we always look at the land to determine what can be achieved from the very start. Our biodiversity experts assess the soil, wildlife, vegetation, geology, hydrology, management history, and connectivity across the local landscape.
We take a baseline for each Habitat Bank using the statutory biodiversity metric. We carefully select the best possible habitats for us to establish so we can deliver and demonstrate measurable biodiversity gains over time.
Coverage
Biodiversity Units from Ludlow Habitat Bank offer an effective local off-site BNG solution for the Shropshire Council LPA area and the Shropshire Hills NCA. They also provide adjacent coverage to the LPAs and NCAs listed below.
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Herefordshire Council
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Wyre Forest District Council
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Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council
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Telford and Wrekin Council
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South Staffordshire District Council
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Stafford Borough Council
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Malvern Hills District Council
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Cheshire West and Chester Council
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Cheshire East Council
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Staffordshire County Council
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| Neighbouring NCAs |
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Herefordshire Lowlands
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Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire Plain
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Clun and North West Herefordshire Hills
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Teme Valley
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Mid Severn Sandstone Plateau
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Our vision
Our Ludlow Habitat Bank lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site also has connectivity with a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designated for its deciduous woodland.
Two watercourses flow through the Habitat Bank, meaning that our enhancements can really revitalise these habitats for local wildlife. In particular, we eagerly anticipate the growth in abundance of several protected species. This includes farmland birds of conservation importance such as skylark and yellowhammer along with amphibians, notably great crested newt.
As the site has two public footpaths, we’re really excited for people living in the local community to be able to access the Habitat Bank and witness as the site develops over time.
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