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 National Nature Reserves in England - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
National Nature Reserves in England are managed by English Nature and are key places for wildlife and natural features in England.
From these 200+ reserves, English Nature has selected 34 as "Spotlight Reserves" (marked with S in the list below:
NNRs are managed on behalf of the nation, not always by English Nature themselves, but sometimes by non-governmental organisations such as the members of The Wildlife Trusts partnership, the National Trust, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds or others.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/National_Nature_Reserves_in_England   (220 words)

  
 Bird Watching Norfolk Broads Twitchers Nature Reserves Norfolk East Anglia UK.
This tiny nature reserve is remarkable for the diversity of habitat and variety of flora contained in such a small area.
Norfolk Wildlife Trust uses sheep and rabbits to keep the sward short and maintain the heath for its rare and vulnerable species.
This wetland nature reserve is situated on the beautiful north norfolk coast.
www.norfolkbroads.com /guide/nature.htm   (3219 words)

  
 birding facts Birding Resources by the Fat Birder
However, Norfolk is also a great county for birds under pressure in many other parts of the UK such as Barn Owls; as its narrow lanes and vast agricultural areas keep road casulaties to a minimum.
The Norfolk and Suffolk Broads is a unique area of water, grazing marshes, fen and woodland, and home to some of the rarest plants and creatures in the UK.
The Nunnery Lakes Nature Reserve has been established in the valley of the rivers Thet and Little Ouse on the southern edge of Thetford adjoining an area of heathland.
www.fatbirder.com /links_geo/europe/england_norfolk.html   (4383 words)

  
 Genealogy and Norfolk, England
Norfolk is one of the largest counties in England in terms of area; before the 1974 reorganisation it ranked fourth behind Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and Devon, and covers a little over 1.3 million acres.
Norfolk Lookup Exchange is a list of volunteers willing to do free lookups, as and when they have time, in resources they happen to have available to them.
Norfolk has the reputation of being flat, but anyone cycling in the county will tell you that depends very much on which part of the county you are talking about.
homepages.nildram.co.uk /~jimella/norfolk.htm   (2078 words)

  
 Norfolk Bird Reserves
This two hundred acre nature reserve is haven for all kinds of British wildlife.
Features: One of the finest pieces of the remaining ancient woodland in Norfolk, it has been traditionally managed for many hundreds of years.
The oldest Wildlife Trust reserve in the country has an international reputation as one of the finest bird-watching sites in Britain.
www.birdsofbritain.co.uk /reserves/norfolk.htm   (845 words)

  
 Holkham Nature Reserve - North Norfolk Coast, England
HOLKHAM is the most extensive, diverse and dramatic nature reserve on a coastline famous for nature reserves.
Holkham National Nature Reserve is owned by the Earl of Leicester and the Crown Estates and is managed by English Nature and Holkham Estate.
Holkham is the home of Coke of Norfolk, whose Holkham Shearings (gatherings of farmers and friends to discuss agricultural matters) helped to encourage agricultural reform.
www.holkham.co.uk /naturereserve   (601 words)

  
 Defra, UK - Wildlife and Countryside - Nature Conservation Designations (including Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
In 1999 the Group commissioned TRAFFIC International to undertake research into the extent and nature of trade in waterworn limestone between the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
BRs are nominated by national governments, through the national MAB Committee, and must meet a minimum set of criteria and adhere to a minimum set of conditions before being added to the network.
Where English Nature is unable to conclude a management agreement or where a breach of an agreement occurs which prevents or impairs the satisfactory management of the site, they may acquire that interest compulsorily.
www.defra.gov.uk /wildlife-countryside/ewd/ewd08.htm   (3128 words)

  
 Audit Report - The Management of Commonwealth National Parks and Reserves
National and international experience confirms that application of performance assessment systems to management of protected areas is inherently difficult because of the many factors that operate on and within natural and cultural heritage systems.
Reserve The EPBC Act requires Australian IUCN reserve management principles to be prescribed for the IUCN categories to which Commonwealth reserves must be assigned (on proclamation and by management plans).
The planning and management of natural and cultural heritage conservation is challenging due to the remote location of many parks and the particular pressures and sensitivities arising from policies and practices that impact on local communities and a wide range of stakeholders.
www.anao.gov.au /WebSite.nsf/Publications/4A256AE90015F69BCA256BB6007AB9A3   (14331 words)

  
 British Nature Reserves & Trusts - Countrylovers.co.uk
With over 40 nature reserves, covering 3,000 acres, The Cornwall Wildlife Trust deals with all aspects of conserving the county's wildlife and habitats.
The Rosemoor Nature Reserve is a tranquil haven for badgers, otters, many species of birds, and orchids and other plants on the edge of the Dale peninsula in Pembrokeshire.
We manage 120 reserves throughout the area, including parts of the Nene and Ouse Washes, the famous Oxlips of Haley Wood and High Wood and Meadow in Northamptonshire.
www.countrylovers.co.uk /envi/natresv.htm   (628 words)

  
 Discover the many and varied Norfolk Nature Reserves of East Anglia photographs and information
There are many nature and bird reserves to visit as well as the enjoyment of just spotting birds whilst out and about in the Norfolk countryside or on the seashore.
Norfolk has a reputation as being one of the best places in the UK for bird watching because of its number of reserves and the fact that the farmland is some of the most intensively used.
As the highest tides are in September many wading birds such as oystercatchers move on to the reserves.
www.norfolkcoast.co.uk /feature/birdwatching.htm   (358 words)

  
 Articles - Norfolk
Norfolk (pronounced NOR-f'k) is a low-lying county in East Anglia in the east of southern England.
The Angles, for whom East Anglia and England itself are named, settled in this area in the 5th century and later became the "north folk" and the "south folk", hence, "Norfolk" and "Suffolk".
The regional capital of Norfolk is the city of Norwich.
www.1hunting.com /articles/Norfolk,_England   (617 words)

  
 National Parks
The Upper Teesdale and Moorhouse National Nature Reserves are of international significance.
Glasson Moss National Nature Reserve is part of the largest undamaged area of lowland raised mire in Britain.
A national destination for coach excursions and day trips, the AONB is also a leading caving centre and a popular local riding area.
www.fatbadgers.co.uk /Britain/natparks.htm   (14288 words)

  
 National Parks & Game Reserves
Located astride the main Dar to Mbeya highway, to the north of Selous Game Reserve and only 283 km from Dar-es-Salaam, the park is an important educational center for students of ecology and conservation, having been established to protect the environment and resident animals.
Expeditions are organized for these destinations from the Lake Turkana Lodge on the western shores.
The Reserve is most famous for it Animal Migration where annually herds of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle become part of a massive movement of wildlife from one part of the Mara/Serengeti eco system, to another.
www.ivorynet.com /parks.htm   (4744 words)

  
 Parks and Reserves home page
The Australian Government, through the Director of National Parks, manages Commonwealth parks and reserves including areas located on external island territories and within Australian waters beyond the State limit of three nautical miles.
The Australian National Botanic Garden in Canberra is the premier national organisation devoted to growing, studying and promoting Australian native plants.
Three of the six Commonwealth National Parks, namely Kakadu National Park and Uluru - Kata Tjuta National Park in the Northern Territory and Booderee National Park in the Jervis Bay Territory are managed jointly with their Aboriginal Traditional Owners.
www.deh.gov.au /parks   (318 words)

  
 Holkham National Nature Reserve in Holkham Norfolk Coast and Countryside Directory
Holkham National Nature Reserve in Holkham Norfolk Coast and Countryside Directory
One of Englands largest nature reserves, Holkham has a wild and natural coastline that is rich in wildlife and variety.
Walking in the reserve allows you to sample the wildlife in pinewoods, sand dunes, salt and freshwater marshes and the coast.
www.norfolkcoast.co.uk /standard/AT_001072.htm   (52 words)

  
 Amazon.co.uk: Books: Peddars Way: And Norfolk Coastal Path (National Trail Guides)
Following the Countryside Agency's acom waymarks, you can trace the route of the Roman road that the Peddars Way follows and enjoy the fine nature reserves along the coast.
The Peddars Way and Norfolk Coast path form the 93-mile (149km) National Trail that starts at Knettishall, amid the forest-strewn borders of Norfolk and Suffolk, and ends at Cromer on north Norfolk's Heritage Coast.
The book is certainly worthy of any National trail guide and is the only guide available for this walk to my knowledge.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/1854108522   (576 words)

  
 Africa: Travel and Tourism: Resorts, Safaris, Nature and Game Reserves
Village Hotel of Wassadou - Located in the nature reserve of Niokola Koba.
Base Camp Tanzania - Budget and luxury, camping and Lodge safaris to all national parks of Tanzania.
National Parks - National Parks from South Africa.
www.clickafrique.com /Travel\Resorts.asp   (722 words)

  
 Norfolk Broads Boating & Cottage Holidays with Norfolk Broads Direct
We are a family company who provide boating and cottage holidays on the beautiful Norfolk Broads.
If you are already in the area, you could hire a day boat for a few hours or take a guided tour on one of our passenger boats, from Broads Tours at Wroxham.
Our main aim is, and always has been, to provide you with a special enjoyable holiday to be remembered and treasured.
www.broads.co.uk /?02nature_reserves   (201 words)

  
 Our Nature Reserves
Butterfly Conservation currently owns or leases 27 Nature Reserves, and these formal reserves are managed by volunteers in our various Branches.
All of our existing reserves are open to the general public, although a permit must be obtained for Snakeholme Pit.
Please also take care when photographing butterflies to avoid trampling the vegetation - our reserves are usually very good for plants too, many of which are important butterfly and moth food-plants.
butterfly-conservation.org /reserves   (376 words)

  
 BBC - Norfolk Nature - Wild up your garden - Butterfly garden
The trust cares for 40 nature reserves around the county including 10km of coastline, nine Norfolk broads, nine National Nature Reserves and five ancient woodlands.
The trust is the oldest of a national network of 47 wildlife trusts around the country working to protect and enhance our wildlife and wild places.
The Norfolk Wildlife Trust was established in 1926.
www.bbc.co.uk /norfolk/nature/wild_up_butterflygdn.shtml   (454 words)

  
 Self Catering Accommodation in Sheringham, North Norfolk.
Sheringham’s beach is one of only 5 in Norfolk that enjoys a Blue Flag award for water quality and environmental standards and is only a 5-minute walk from the flat.
Whether you are looking for a base to explore the beautiful North Norfolk countryside, enjoy the fantastic Sheringham beach or visit the quality shops and restaurants you will not be disappointed with our accommodation.
Take a look at www.sheringhamtown.co.uk or www.at-sheringham-norfolk.co.uk to see how much there is to do in and around Sheringham.
www.sheringcraft.co.uk /accommodation   (671 words)

  
 NORFOLK NATURE RESERVES
Norfolk is particularly rich in wildlife and there are dozens of Nature Reserves in the county and these preserve examples of all the different habitats, and many of the important species that the county is rightly famous for.
There are four main bodies who administer these Nature Reserves and a few private ones.
Brief details for each, including visiting arrangements, are listed under the relevant administrative body, along with their contact address from whom further details may be obtained.
www.pastonroot.co.uk /golds/reserves.html   (87 words)

  
 Nature reserves in Norfolk and Suffolk
The National Trust has sixteen attractions in Norfolk and thirteen in Suffolk.
The RSPB has ten reserves in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Snettisham and Titchwell on the North Norfolk Coast.
www.aboutnorfolksuffolk.co.uk /nature.htm   (116 words)

  
 Norfolk Video Videos for Broads National Park East Anglia UK.
Enjoy cruising through broad expanses of water and along winding rivers, explore the marshland and woodland, visit nature reserves, museums, the odd pub, historic churches, pretty villages and towns.
Hickling, Broad and Nature Reserve, Horsey Mere, West Somerton, Martham, Broad and Ferry, Potter Heigham, Repps and Bastwick, Womack Water, Ludham, Thurne.
Discover the "lost lines" of North Norfolk and celebrate the achievements of: The North Norfolk, Bure Valley, Barton House, Mid Norfolk, Wells and Walsingham Railways.
www.norfolkvideos.co.uk   (993 words)

  
 Coringa-Herald National Nature Reserve and Lihou Reef National Nature Reserve Management Plan: Chapter 8
Hinchey, M.D. and Stokes, T. (1987) Coral Sea National Nature Reserves: Report on Patrol to Coringa Islet, Nellie Cay and Georgina Cay.
Hallam, M., Armstrong, M. and Miller, M. (1999a) Coral Sea National Nature Reserves - Report of Patrol March 1999.
Alcala, A.C. (1988) Effects of marine reserves on coral fish abundances and yields of Philipine coral reefs.
www.deh.gov.au /coasts/mpa/coringa/plan/chapter8.html   (922 words)

  
 links
Details of individual local nature reserve sites in Norfolk with Grid Reference numbers.
Detailed information on all of the sites in Norfolk including OS map numbers, grid reference numbers and car parking facilities.
Forecast can be given from many places in Norfolk.
myweb.tiscali.co.uk /norwichra/links.htm   (748 words)

  
 localarea.html
For detailed information on bird watching and nature reserves in Suffolk visit
For information on leisure centres and sporting facilities in Suffolk visit www.countyfocus.co.uk.
Snape is off the A12 onto the A1094 then turn right at church for the concert hall.
www.aldeburgh-cragside.co.uk /localarea.html   (241 words)

  
 ninemsn Encarta - Encyclopedia Article Centre - Parks & Nature Reserves
ninemsn Encarta - Encyclopedia Article Centre - Parks and Nature Reserves
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