Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation SINC Local Wildlife Sites

The provision of ecological data to inform development control and forward planning decision-making. Local and regional biodiversity sites include a number and variety of plants and animals living in a specific area. Whilst words like nature, wildlife and habitat may be more common, biodiversity is a good all-encompassing term. In order to achieve sustainable development, CDC Local Plan needs to ensure that Craven's growth includes growth in biodiversity. This means preserving the biodiversity we have and securing enhanced biodiversity for the future.