The local habitat map

The local habitat map is intended to provide a clear visual way for groups and individuals to identify:

• Lancashire's areas of particular importance for biodiversity - i.e. the internationally, nationally and locally designated sites as well as biological heritage sites (Lancashire's most important local wildlife sites) and irreplaceable habitats
• Those areas that could become of particular importance – i.e. mapped opportunity areas for undertaking potential measures (the actions for achieving the LNRS priorities).

Those areas that could become important have been identified to join up or expand existing areas of importance in locations that provide the greatest benefit for nature and the wider environment. This is intended to establish larger, more resilient networks of high-quality habitat and show how spaces for nature recovery can be better connected across the County.