This Development Control Policy Guidance Note expands upon the Council’s planning policy in respect of wildlife links and corridors as set out in Policy EN6/4 of the Bury UDP – see Appendix 2 for details of Policy EN6/4. Wildlife links and corridors are defined as the major routes for migration, dispersal and genetic exchange of wild species. Maintaining and enhancing a network of wildlife links and corridors increases the chance of species surviving compared to those in an isolated population.
In Bury, wildlife corridors are generally based wholly or substantially on the network of river and stream valleys. Wildlife links, on the other hand, are generally narrower than corridors but perform an equally important function and mainly consist of narrower/more defined features such as railway embankments,motorway verges and canals.
The defined network of wildlife links and corridors in Bury is based on the recommendations of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust (LWT) following their Phase 1(1990/91) and Phase 2 (1991/92) Habitat Surveys of the Borough.
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