Lound Lakes officially recognised as important for biodiversity
The area crosses the Norfolk and Suffolk border, and previously only the Suffolk section had CWS status.
An area of Great Yarmouth has been officially recognised as important for biodiversity.
Lound Lakes, an area owned by Essex & Suffolk Water, has been officially declared a County Wildlife Site (CWS) by Norfolk Wildlife Trust.
The area crosses the Norfolk and Suffolk border, and previously only the Suffolk section had CWS status.
Now the entire area of Lound Lakes has the same status, which recognises the importance of the area to local wildlife.
Helen Jacobs, Conservation Team Leader at Essex & Suffolk Water, said: “Lound Lakes is very beautiful area, which includes fen, reed beds and woodland, meaning there is a real mix of biodiversity.”
Andrew Hickinbotham, Lound Lakes Warden for Suffolk Wildlife Trust, said: “We’re so pleased that the two areas are now registered as CWS.
It sends a clear message that Lound Lakes is important to nature and that by working together, Norfolk Wildlife Trust, Suffolk Wildlife Trust and Essex & Suffolk Water, can make great changes for the future survival of protected species and biodiversity.”