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Question 5.3

3 of 4 in Ecology

Objective

To improve the ecological value of the site and support the viability of species by linking populations and habitats.

Importance: ImportanceImportance

Question

Will existing wildlife corridors be protected and new ones created to link habitats within the site or link to habitats outside the development with evidence provided that long term effectiveness of proposals has been considered and addressed?

  1. Creating or securing good links for the most important LBAP habitats and species using linear features, e.g. hedges, ditches and tree lines or strips of other local habitat
  2. Optimising all potential links for LBAP species and habitats as far as possible

Targets and Justification

Best
B
Good
A
Minimum
See relevant local planning authority standard for minimum required

Applies to Developments

This question applies to all types of development.

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