Click on link
below
Table
of Contents
Why an Action
Plan?
Selsey Biodiversity
Partnership
Aims
Scope of Plans
Coastal Vegetated
Shingle
Hedgerows
Reed Beds and
Saline Lagoons
Trees,Woodland
and Scrub
Road Verges
Grassland
Rifes and Ditches
Urban Area
Ponds
Awareness and
Involvement
Future
Developments
Chichester
Community
website
Back to Selsey
Main Page
site designed by
mecyclops email

SELSEY ACTION FOR WILDLIFE


A Local Biodiversity Action Plan
For Selsey Parish

tel.01243 607104



Awareness and Involvment.


People need to reconnect with wildlife.
The objectives set out below underpin all others in the plan. The involvement, understanding and enthusiasm of local people is essential for the plan to be become reality and for it to be sustainable in the long term. 'The importance of involving and enthusing local people' [p.2] is an underlying principle of the Chichester District Council LBAP and 'People and Wildlife'- BAP for the Urban Areas of Sussex :
'Creating the opportunities for local people to have contact with nature at first hand is vital in building interest, support and understanding of biodiversity. It is the interest of people in preserving their local wildlife that can bring about changes in policy and local development priorities.' [ p.9] The future of our wildlife depends upon it.
Many of the actions proposed for Selsey Parish are relevant to many or all habitats and support the continuing development of the plan as a whole.
Sussex Biodiversity Action Plan Objective
To raise awareness of the value of biodiversity and involve local people in action for wildlife.
Chichester District Council LBAP Objective
To increase public awareness and understanding of the importance of biodiversity in Chichester District.
Selsey Parish LBAP Objective
To raise awareness of the value of biodiversity and involve local people in action for wildlife.


ACTIONS



Action proposed in
Sussex BAP for Urban Areas.		 Action proposed in Chichester District LBAP. Action proposed in Selsey Parish.
·Establish a network of local satelite recording stations under the umbrella
of the Biodiversity records centre to:

· encourage the recording of urban biodiversity;

· provide opportunities for local people to be involved in wildlife recording schemes
which contribute to local BAPS and the assessment of their progress;

· monitor populations of key
species/indicators characteristic of local urban areas.

·Promote biodiversity principles and targets.

·Provide resources to promote biodiversity in the urban environment .

·Increase the amount of training and support to community
initiatives managing local geenspace sites.











Articles in 'Initiatives' magazine.

Leaflets about specific issues.

Video

Chichester District Biodiversity website.


























 · Set up a database of past and present wildlife records.

· Collect and display local wildlife records for the parish, in the form of photos, notes, diaries, sketches etc.

· Set up an archive of originals or copiesof these records.

· Encourage a photo survey of habitats.

· Make a collection of historical photos that illustrate habitat change.

· Set up a local action group/network of conservation volunteers - parish wildlife wardens.

· Support work at Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve, as appropriate.

· Promote the development of nature trails and the provision of guided walks - highlight and enhance the wildlife value of local footpaths and promote their historical significance.

· Produce a leaflet for the local community which describes this plan in simple terms.

· Regularly update the community on progress with the plan through the local press, displays and other methods of communication that are devised.

· Gather parishioners' opinions about the local habitats and species they value.

· Research habitat change and the significance of habitats and species for local people through history.

· Set up an art competition for all sections of the community inviting individuals to capture their favourite wildlife in the parish, using any media.

· Co-ordinate training needs for groups and individuals involved in actions proposed for Selsey Parish.


For any opinions or feedback or any
other information please contact
telephone 01243 607104
or email ssavill@lineone.net

Back to Table
of Contents
Back to Selsey
Main Page
© Selsey Parish Map Group June 2002