East Lindsey LPA BNG

The variety of landscapes across East Lindsey supports a rich mosaic of habitats.

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Coastal and Estuarine Habitats

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Saltmarsh: Found along the Wash and Humber Estuaries, supporting waders, wildfowl, and salt-tolerant vegetation.

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Sand Dunes: Along the coastline near Mablethorpe and Skegness, offering dynamic habitat for invertebrates and specialist plants.

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Coastal Grazing Marsh: Semi-natural grassland often used for livestock, supporting amphibians and ground-nesting birds.

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Grassland and Farmland Habitats

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Lowland Calcareous and Neutral Grassland: Found in the Lincolnshire Wolds, supporting orchids, butterflies, and skylarks.

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Improved and Semi-Improved Grassland: Agricultural land with potential for enhancement through wildflower seeding and rotational grazing.

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Arable Land: Widespread and suited to BNG through margin planting and field-scale interventions.

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Woodland and Scrub Habitats

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Lowland Mixed Deciduous Woodland: Found especially in the Wolds and river valleys, offering habitat for birds, mammals, and insects.

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Wet Woodland: Found along river floodplains and often associated with alder and willow species.

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Wetland and Watercourse Habitats

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Rivers and Streams: Including the River Steeping and River Witham, supporting fish, otters, and aquatic plants.

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Reedbeds and Ponds: Vital breeding and feeding grounds for amphibians, dragonflies, and marshland birds.

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Ditches and Drains: Integral to the fenland drainage network, functioning as ecological corridors.

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Hedgerows and Linear Features

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Species-Rich Hedgerows: Linking farmland and woodland habitats, particularly important in the Wolds.

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Dykes and Field Margins: Provide structure and refuge for insects and small mammals.