People are at the heart of this Living Landscape.
Over 80,000 people live within walking distance and thousands more visit the area every year.
Suffolk Broads
Focussing on the Waveney valley in the Suffolk Broads, our aim is to create a rich landscape of wetland habitat from Lowestoft to Beccles. Lying within the Broads National Park, the area is home to a host of unique Broadland species.
Reconnecting, expanding and buffering wildlife-rich sites, including two internationally designated wetlands, will make them less vulnerable to water level changes and benefit species associated with the dykes and wet marshes.
Achieving our 30 year vision involves restoring damaged or neglected habitat and recreating wetland lost to arable farming. Land acquisition will play an important role in this, supported by legacy gifts. Phyllis Hatcher, who was a Trust member for over 30 years, and Richard Marshall, a member for over 20 years both remembered the Trust in their Wills and we are using their legacies to extend our Broadland reserves. Find out more.
Our conservation advisors are working with local landowners to secure their support and promote more wildlife-friendly farming practices.
The Suffolk Broads were the focus of a fundraising appeal in 2009. More than £50,000 was donated to buy more land for wildlife in the area. Folow our project blog to keep up to date with developments.
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