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
An essential part of our Habitat Bank delivery process is the initial assessment of the land. This ensures that our team are maximising potential biodiversity uplift from the outset. We look at each site’s natural features and histories – taking into account soil type and condition, long-term management history, native wildlife, hydrology, existing vegetation, geology, and connectivity across wider landscapes.
For each of our Habitat Banks, we take a baseline using the statutory biodiversity metric – ensuring that we can accurately measure the benefits brought by our nature restoration works over our thirty-year management period.
Coverage
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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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NCA: Shropshire, Cheshire and Staffordshire Plain