Sustainable Cheshire Forum Themes

Cheshire region Biodiversity Partnership

The Countdown programme is the reporting mechanism for the Biodiversity Action Plan process for Cheshire, through an annual biodiversity audit. This site also provides a wide range of information on biodiversity in Cheshire with links to other organisations.

Biological Record Centre for Cheshire (rECOrd)

This centre, rECOrd, provides a local facility for the storage, validation and usage of Cheshire based biological data under the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) project. Bringing biological recording, the needs of the community, and a range of organisations together as a 'one-stop' information resource for organisations and individuals alike.

British Trust for Conservation Volunteers

BTCV is a national organisation offering practical conservation opportunities through volunteering. There are several local branches in the Northwest including Chester and Widnes.

Hedgerow Surveys

Cheshire Landscape Trust, in partnership with Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Cheshire Federation of Women's Institutes is co-ordinating a Hedgerow Survey as part of the Cheshire Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Ancient and/or Species Rich Hedgerows.

Tree Wardens

Tree wardens survey and monitor trees in their parish. They are co-ordinated by the Cheshire Landscape Trust and hold regular meetings with guest speakers. For more information, contact the Trust on the details above.

Sandstone Ridge ECOnet Partnership (SREP)

The aim of the Sandstone Ridge ECOnet Partnership is to create an interconnected network of woodlands, heathlands, peatlands, wetlands and grasslands along the Ridge to provide benefits for people and wildlife. The creation of this "ecological network" will take shape over many years, and will have a lasting impact on everyone who lives and works in the area.

Cheshire Meres & Mosses

Our ancient landscape is a relic of the last Ice Age – formed 10,000 years ago when the huge ice sheet that was covering the area melted. The resulting Meres and Mosses found in Cheshire are of international importance. Meres and mosses month takes place throughout August to celebrate and enjoy these special places.


Sustainable Cheshire Forum Biodiversity

	Cheshire region Biodiversity Partnership The Countdown programme is the reporting mechanism for the Biodiversity Action Plan process for Cheshire, through an annual biodiversity audit. This site also provides a wide range of information on biodiversity in Cheshire with links to other organisations. Biological Record Centre for Cheshire (rECOrd) This centre, rECOrd, provides a local facility for the storage, validation and usage of Cheshire based biological data under the National Biodiversity Network (NBN) project. Bringing biological recording, the needs of the community, and a range of organisations together as a 'one-stop' information resource for organisations and individuals alike. British Trust for Conservation Volunteers BTCV is a national organisation offering practical conservation opportunities through volunteering. There are several local branches in the Northwest including Chester and Widnes. Hedgerow Surveys Cheshire Landscape Trust, in partnership with Cheshire Wildlife Trust and Cheshire Federation of Women's Institutes is co-ordinating a Hedgerow Survey as part of the Cheshire Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Ancient and/or Species Rich Hedgerows. Tree Wardens Tree wardens survey and monitor trees in their parish. They are co-ordinated by the Cheshire Landscape Trust and hold regular meetings with guest speakers. For more information, contact the Trust on the details above. Sandstone Ridge ECOnet Partnership (SREP) The aim of the Sandstone Ridge ECOnet Partnership is to create an interconnected network of woodlands, heathlands, peatlands, wetlands and grasslands along the Ridge to provide benefits for people and wildlife. The creation of this "ecological network" will take shape over many years, and will have a lasting impact on everyone who lives and works in the area. Cheshire Meres & Mosses Our ancient landscape is a relic of the last Ice Age – formed 10,000 years ago when the huge ice sheet that was covering the area melted. The resulting Meres and Mosses found in Cheshire are of international importance. Meres and mosses month takes place throughout August to celebrate and enjoy these special places.