Heritage - Countryside: Protecting the countryside
There are many organisations who look after the countryside.
At the national level there are organisations such as:
- Natural England responsible for endorsing the designation of important 'habitats' as local nature reserves and designating Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI's). NE are also responsible for species protection such as Bats and Badgers.
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Service available from the Hampshire Wildlife Trust - Wild Line
The wildlife information service is set up to answer enquiries and provide wildlife information for Trust members, volunteers and the public
A wide range of wildlife-related topics covering Hampshire and Isle of Wight is available including:
• Species (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles & insects)
• Habitats (woodland, grassland, rivers, ponds & marine environments etc)
• Advice about practical issues that you may encounter
• Local wildlife groups
• Gardening for Wildlife
• Contacts for other sources of information
Email: wildline@hwt.org.uk
HWT Wild Line
Beechcroft House
Vicarage Lane
Curdridge
Hampshire
SO32 2DP
You can also contact Wild Line on 01489 774446
At the local level:
East Hampshire Agricultural Industry and Education
East Hampshire District Council is a member of the The Hampshire Farming Partnership, Committee for Rural Hampshire.
Hampshire Country Learning teaches children about the countryside and East Hampshire District Council supports the work of this organisation. For more information contact Joanna Britton, the project manager (based at Sparsholt College) tel: 07709 399452 or e-mail: jrbritton@sparsholt.ac.uk
Biodiversity
The East Hampshire Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) was completed in the Spring of 2009.
Countryside Promotion
EHDC promotes all that the countryside can offer in terms of understanding about how the countryside works, including food and local products. It is a member of the Board for Hampshire Fare and Hampshire Country Learning (founding member).
The Countryside Newsletter is issued with the Partners magazine. To order a copy please contact the Countryside and Biodiversity Officer.
Get involved
Helpers and volunteers contribute in many different ways, from collecting data, research, practical tasks in the countryside and by joining one of the many organisations in the district.
If you would like to help protect the countryside, simply contact one of the groups above or contact the Countryside and Biodiversity Officer at East Hampshire District Council offices on 01730 234386 who will be happy to assist.