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Countryside services

Conservation and biodiversity

The importance of the natural history is seen in the national designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest ( SSSI), and such European designations as the Special Protection Area ( SPA) and as a candidate Special Area of Conservation ( SAC) for the South Pennines.

Calderdale also has 862 hectares across 20 sites designated as Sites of Scientific Interest (SSI) and which are also known locally as Sites of Ecological or Geological Interest (SEGI).

The role of the Countryside Services in helping to protect and enhance Calderdale’s natural environment is achieved through direct land management and by providing a professional advice service to local developers and individuals whose activities may impact upon the landscape.

Countryside Services also work with Calderdale Planning and Regeneration Services in both advising on potential new developments and in formulating Council policy.

All the conservation work of Countryside Services is lead by the Calderdale Biodiversity Action Planning process.

Calderdale Countryside Services are also responsible for designating and managing Local Nature Reserves across the district.

For further general information please contact:

• Name:
• Hugh Firman (Conservation Officer)
• E-mail:
• hugh.firman@calderdale.gov.uk

For information regarding Environmental Education, please contact:

• Name:
• Julie Swift (Education Officer)
• E-mail:
• julie.swift@calderdale.gov.uk.

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