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A network of wildlife-rich sites from internationally designated Special Protection Areas (SPAs) and Ramsar sites; nationally designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) and at a local level - County Wildlife Sites (CWS), Roadside Nature Reserves (RNRs), priority species and habitats.
The conservation and enhancement of these will ensure that the Local Plan will meet its requirements laid down by the NPPF.
The Ipswich Wildlife Network produced by the Council, Greenways Project and Ipswich Wildlife Group is an excellent example of positive partnership working which recognises the importance of the existing ecological network in the town and identifies what is needed to protect and, more importantly, enhance it.
We would endorse a similar approach being adopted across the IHMA (as the Council aspires to in their identification of Environmental Issues) and would be happy to assist the Council(s) in developing such a network.