Local planning with biodiversity and wildlife in mind

Here is a recording of a BBOWT presentation made by Speakers:

Fiona Hewer, Fiona’s Red Kite (Environmental Consultant)

Annie Ottaway Senior Biodiversity and Planning Officer, BBOWT

Nicola ThomasPartnership Manager, Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Natural Environment Partnership

Councillor Jane Macbean, Buckinghamshire Council & Chesham Town Council

Useful links:

• BBOWT guidance document “homes for people and wildlife

• BBOWT Biodiversity and Planning in Bucks publication

• The NEP’s good practice

• Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes Environmental Records centre

• Wild Oxfordshire. Advice and support on wildlife conservation

• Thames Valley Environmental Records Centre (Oxfordshire and Berkshire). Environmental information to support community plans and identification of green corridors for people and wildlife

• BBOWT information on Local Wildlife Sites

• Wildlife Trust Parish Wildlife Tool Kit

• Community and Parish guide to Biodiversity

• BBOWT planning and development useful info

• BBOWT planning policy and the planning system

• BBOWT local plan guide

• BBOWT neighbourhood plan guide

• Biodiversity and Planning on Oxfordshire