Our Countryside Service is currently trying to formulate a full picture of the district’s landscapes and wildlife in both Greenspace Audits for the three main towns and a Landscape and Biodiversity Audit for the wider rural areas of the district.

These audits are being undertaken to give a baseline of the district's landscape and wildlife, from which we can work to protect important features and species and also target our conservation efforts and resources where they would be of highest value.

If you would like to help us record all of the special features and known locations of rare species which are not already recorded we would love to hear from you. We have resources to help you undertake surveys in your local area - whether to record the landscape and local special trees to the specific location of bird nesting sites or vascular plants.

By undertaking this work you can help us safeguard the important things in your local environment to ensure that they thrive for current and future generations to enjoy.

For further information contact the Countryside Officer

We welcome your comments regarding Parks, Open Spaces & Countryside. To complete an on line questionnaire click on www.greenstat.org.uk