Bexley LPA BNG

Bexley’s landscape includes a wide variety of habitat types, many of which are recognised under the Biodiversity Net Gain framework.

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Grassland Habitats

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Neutral and Calcareous Grassland: Found in nature reserves and open spaces, supporting wildflowers and pollinators.

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Amenity Grassland: Widespread in parks and housing estates, offering potential for wildflower enrichment.

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Urban Meadows: Introduced in roadside verges and recreational fields to support invertebrates.

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Woodland and Forest Habitats

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Broadleaved Woodland: Present in areas such as Lesnes Abbey Woods and Foots Cray Meadows, providing valuable woodland habitat.

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Scrub and Secondary Woodland: Occur in transitional zones and on brownfield land, supporting birds and invertebrates.

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Orchards and Community Tree Plantings: Offer urban foraging and nesting opportunities.

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Wetland and Watercourse Habitats

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Rivers and Streams: The River Cray, River Shuttle, and River Thames support riparian habitats for fish, birds, and mammals.

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Ponds and Reedbeds: Found in flood control basins and parklands, providing breeding sites for amphibians and dragonflies.

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Tidal Mudflats and Grazing Marsh: Located along the Thames estuary edge, supporting estuarine wildlife and waders.

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Urban and Built Habitats

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Green Roofs and Living Walls: Increasingly incorporated into commercial and residential developments.

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Brownfield Sites: Provide early successional habitats that can support rare invertebrate assemblages.

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Gardens and Allotments: Common in suburban areas, contributing significantly to borough-wide habitat value.

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Hedgerows and Linear Features

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Hedgerows and Tree Belts: Found along roadways and field margins, providing important green corridors.

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Greenways and Path Networks: Support habitat connectivity and recreational access through the borough.