The Fens for the Future Partnership is a group of public, private and voluntary sector organisations including local authorities, nature conservation bodies, farmers and landowners and academic institutions with a vision for the Fens.
Their broad aim is to further the development of a partnership approach to the landscape-scale nature conservation in the Fens.
Aims:
- Maintain and enhance the existing wetland habitats with a network of corridors and ‘stepping stones’ across the Fens.
- Help Fenland to adapt to the challenges of climate change.
- Encourage best practice for land management to improve biodiversity, water and soil quality
- Support the fenland economy which will promote the natural and cultural heritage of the Fens for people to celebrate and enjoy.
Actions:
- Support the development of practical approaches and techniques for establishing corridors, buffer zones and sustainable use areas.
- Maintain up to date information on the Fens and commission further work.
- Encourage the establishment of multifunctional wetlands that support biodiversity, natural heritage and management of water resources.
- Undertake work to encourage improvements to habitats and water quality along the ecological network.
- Raise awareness of the Fens to support development of tourism opportunities to benefit the area’s economy and communities
Achievement will be:
- Increased wetland habitat fitting with a farming landscape
- A network of corridors and ‘stepping stones’ connecting the habitats
- Increased land managed using wildlife friendly practices
- Improved water quality across the Fenland and the ecological network corridors
- The Fens are recognised for sustainability, food production, biodiversity and heritage