Protect the Wensum Valley

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Created April 17, 2011 by matthew

Environment

The River Wensum in North Norfolk is one of the most important freshwater environments in the UK. As such the entire river is designated as a UK Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a European Special Area of Conservation (SAC). According to the JNNC (Joint Nature Conservation Committee) the river is probably the best whole river of its type in nature conservation terms, with a total of over 100 species of plants, a rich invertebrate fauna and a relatively natural corridor. The river supports an abundant and diverse invertebrate fauna including the native freshwater crayfish (a European protected species), Desmoulin's whorl snail, otters, as well as a high number of nationally protected species.

In January 2001 North Norfolk District Council (NNDC) gave initial approval to plans for the development of a 3.7 hectare site located in the river valley as a Lorry Park and associated fuel storage and silo facilities. This site, located in the village of Great Ryburgh, is located within 400 metres of the SAC and, according to NNDC

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