Ecosystems - Ecological conservation area

The Norfolk Broads

• 301 km² of marsh, woodland and open water in Norfolk and Suffolk.
• It is the flooded remains of medieval peat diggings.

Ecological importance:

• 28 SSSIs
• High biodiversity
• Protected grazing marsh
• Ramsar conservation designation
• Biodiversity action plan

Human impact:

• Domestic waste disposal 
• Drainage for grazing
• Growing population 
• Increase in boating
• Intensive farming methods

Management:

• Special areas of conservation
• Preventing deterioration of water systems by reducing pollution
• UK biodiversity action plan 1994
• Farmers given special payments to manage and conserve landscape 

Dulwich Upper Wood

• Aims to provide the local area with increased biodiversity and aesthetically pleasing walks.
• Built upon victorian property remains and ancient woodland.
• 250 fungi types and 40 species of bird.
• Habitats has been recreated or preserved in order to return them to their natural state.
• Trails to reduce trampling.