The Greater Lincolnshire Nature Partnership (GLNP) work with 49 partners, including Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust, to achieve more for nature within Greater Lincolnshire. They manage the Lincolnshire Environment Records Centre, coordinate the local sites system, coordinate the Nature and Geodiversity strategies for Greater Lincs and provide information and guidance on Natural Capital.

Currently within the GLNP, the team is mapping Greater Lincolnshire to gain a better understanding of where areas of particular importance like nature reserves, wildlife sites and irreplaceable habitats are found. Alongside this, they are mapping where action for nature recovery has already been taken and highlighting where opportunities for recovery may be. These maps will also consider connectivity within the landscape, looking for ways to create or improve wildlife corridors.

Alongside hearing about the GLNP’s work, we were able to learn from various partners about their involvement, and some interesting projects that are currently underway. A presentation that I found particularly interesting was delivered by Claire Birch, who spoke about the Lincoln and Witham Valley farming and nature network. This project stems from the work undertaken at Doddington Hall and Gardens, where the estate have moved away from using their land for farming, and towards nature recovery. They have entitled this undertaking ‘Wilder Doddington’. Alongside the introduction of Lincoln red cattle, they also hope to introduce pigs and wild ponies. These species will graze the land in a low-intensity way, assisting in the development of woodlands, grasslands and wetlands. Together with the work happening on the estate, there is also hope to create a nature recovery network, creating a wildlife corridor between Lincoln and Newark.

Sian