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# Lichfield District Council signs biodiversity agreement with Buzzards Valley site
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-district-council-signs-biodiversity-agreement-with-buzzards-valley-site/
- Published: 2025-07-29T06:07:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-28T12:30:08.000Z
- Description: A new biodiversity site has been designated by Lichfield District Council.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Environment, Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:45, News

A NEW biodiversity site has been designated by Lichfield District Council.

A 30-year habitat management and monitoring plan has been drawn up for Buzzards Valley as part of the authority’s efforts to meet its environmental goals set out in the 2050 Strategic Plan.

The agreement with the landowners of the Drayton Bassett site will safeguard and enhance habitats for wildlife, as well as supporting rural enterprise by generating income through developers buying biodiversity units to help them meet planning obligations.

Buzzards Valley features six fishing lakes and woodland which supports bats, birds, amphibians, reptiles and invertebrates.

Cllr Janice Silvester-Hall, cabinet member for the visitor economy, ecology and climate change, said:

> “This is a prime example of how we are turning our 2050 vision into action.  
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> “We are proud to lead on initiatives like this, working with landowners and partners to create real, lasting benefits for our natural environment.  
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> “This project not only enhances biodiversity, but also supports local learning, sustainable rural business, and our communities’ connection to nature.”

The site will now benefit from targeted conservation works including improved coppicing, better woodland structure and increased deadwood to support habitat diversity.

A new public nature trail opened earlier in the year, complete with interpretation boards designed to educate visitors about the value of ancient woodland and sustainable land management.

Yvonne Viggers, from Buzzards Valley, said:

> “We’re incredibly proud to be playing a part in protecting and enhancing biodiversity. As custodians of this beautiful landscape, we’ve always believed in managing the land with nature in mind.   
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> “Partnering with Lichfield District Council on this long-term plan gives us the opportunity to do even more, not only to safeguard local wildlife, but also to welcome the community in to experience and learn from the natural environment.  
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> “It’s an exciting step forward, and one that we hope inspires others to invest in a greener, more sustainable future.”