BAP

Some of the most important wildlife sites in Europe, including two of the most significant estuaries, occur along Lincolnshire's coast. The coastline supports inter-tidal habitats, internationally important numbers of birds and dune formations among the best of their type anywhere in the UK. Lincolnshire is also the only county in the East Midlands to have a stretch of coast.

Vision for Lincolnshire's Coast and Marine Environment

• Existing habitats are protected from the pressure of harmful development.
• Coastal habitats have been enhanced and extended, creating a sustainable network for wildlife.
• Sustainable development on all parts of the coastline has created a coastal environment that benefits people and wildlife.
• The importance of coastal and marine biodiversity for tourism and the local economy has been recognised.
• The North Sea is managed sustainably with respect to global marine factors and in a manner complementary to the environment, economy and society of Lincolnshire; including reducing and compensating for the impacts of climate change and sea level rise.
• Implementation of the Marine and Coastal Access Act has resulted in an ecologically coherent, well-managed and effective network of Marine Protected Areas including the creation of Marine Conservation Zones and the development of a robust marine planning system.

Action Plans

• Coastal sand dunes
• Peat and clay exposures (NEW!)
• Sabellaria spinulosa reefs (NEW!)
• Saline lagoons
• Saltmarsh

• Commercial fish (marine) (NEW!)
• Natterjack toad
• Seals (NEW!)

Details can be downloaded from the Documents section.