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What we’re doing to implement our Biodiversity Strategy
The council is implementing its Biodiversity Strategy and pursuing an urban Nature Recovery Network in Norwich.
Urban Nature Recovery Network
We’re setting out to create an urban Nature Recovery Network (uNRN) in the city. This means enhancing habitats and connecting them through corridors and stepping stones, allowing species to move around the city and enabling people to access nature and all the benefits it can provide.
Together with our partners, we have started the NatureCityNorwich project to develop a community-led plan for nature recovery in the city, mapping opportunities and creating a pipeline of projects.
Our Biodiversity Strategy 2022-2032 sets out our ambitions – take a look at our Plan on a Page.
Pilot projects
The council is pursuing a range of projects to improve nature in the city.
Recent initiatives include our pilot ‘Back Garden Nature’ project which is repurposing neglected gardens into mini nature reserves; planned enhancements to Heartsease Recreation Ground with planting of mixed native hedgerow, expanded wildflower meadows and Miyawaki woodland; and new and replacement tree planting at sites across the city.
Through our collaborative NatureCityNorwich project, the council will engage with Norwich communities to identify more opportunities to bring nature closer to home.
Local nature reserves
We manage eight Local Nature Reserves in Norwich, which support a rich variety of habitat and wildlife across woodland, lowland heath and grazing marshland. Protecting and enhancing these spaces is a key nature priority for the council, and they are all open to be enjoyed by visitors.
Find out more about our nature reserves
As well as our nature reserves, Norwich has over 40 other parks and open spaces.
Whilst many of these are devoted to sports and recreation, they still provide excellent opportunities to enjoy spending time in green spaces. Whether by the river at Wensum Park, or in the woods at Eaton Park, they also provide a great place to see some wildlife.
To find a park near you, view the parks and open spaces pages
Reviewing our operations
As a council we are assessing how our own operations impact nature recovery, and how we can ensure that our actions benefit nature rather than harm it. This work is ongoing and involves all aspects of our activity including how we manage our parks, social housing estate and urban landscapes.
