Staffordshire Wildlife Trust was commissioned by Audley Rural Parish Council to carry out a Natural Capital Assessment for their parish. This document presents the current ecological network of the parish and suggests recommendations for the protection and development of the network for future generations, within the bounds of national environmental and planning policy legislation.
The landscape character of the parish is discussed. Existing data at the local level, including wildlife conservation sites, habitat, and species data is presented, alongside derived data from the Nature Recovery Network and local habitat connectivity modelling. The demand and provision of ecosystem services are also presented.
Together, this data creates the current ecological network for the parish, including:
- High habitat distinctiveness areas with statutory and non-statutory designations. These form the core areas of the ecological network;
- High habitat distinctiveness areas between these sites which act as corridors and stepping stones for dispersing species.
The document also highlights potential areas which, through positive conservation management, could be included within the ecological network in the future, as well as suggesting ways to improve connectivity by creating habitat.
Please click here to view the final SWT Audley Parish – Natural Capital Assessment FINAL Report Please click here to view the Ecological Record of the Sites List in the Parish
Please click here to view the Ecological Record of the Species List in the Parish