Norfolk Climate & Nature Links
(Note: February 2022 - Not an exhaustive list - I've just thrown this together and will add to it over time. Please flag missing links in the comments!)
ENVIRONMENTAL AND CARBON DATA
A summary of everything about Norfolk's natural assets and climate risk...Norfolk and Suffolk Natural Capital Assets Evidence Compendium
County carbon emissions dashboard (BEIS data) Norfolk - New Environment Report - UTLA - Live | Norfolk | InstantAtlas Reports (norfolkinsight.org.uk)
County carbon emissions map (LSOA level, domestic EPCs, travel mode) Place-based Carbon Calculator
Discover Historic Environment Records via the Norfolk Heritage Explorer
Request data on habitats and species in a particular area from the Norfolk Biodiversity Information Service
NET ZERO & CARBON MANAGEMENT
News and insights from Net Zero East
TAKE ACTION
Get involved in local wilding projects:
An easy but vital way to contribute: Recording species!
Made a bit of space for nature? Add your patch to the WildEast Map:
Need funding for a community wildlife garden?
Unlock nature's wellbeing benefits with help from the Norfolk Green Care Network
Find a local climate action group:
Community Biodiversity Projects Directory:
Share your passion for nature and train as a nature guide with BEES:
Join The Conservation Volunteers:
CONSERVATION
NGOs & Non-profits
Also, check out the NWT's Eventbrite page for some amazing sessions - from night safaris to natural history and creative writing!
Projects
LANDSCAPE-SCALE NATURE RECOVERY PROJECTS
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TREE PLANTING
Need guidance on tree planting?
Got an idea for a SMALL-scale community tree planting or biodiversity project? Contact your local councillor - they have a small budget for environmental projects:
Got an idea for a LARGE-scale tree planting project? Apply for 75% funding through the Woodland Trust:
...or the Forestry Commission:
Need funding to plant trees in urban areas or outside of woodlands? Check out...
Where are trees now? This amazing map accurately displays tree and hedge cover across the county to within a height of 2m.
Buy woodland carbon credits or apply to create new ones:
OUTDOOR ACCESS & ACTIVE TRAVEL
Explore the county via the trails network:
Exploration options for little legs:
What's being planned for cycling and walking in Norfolk?
Find outdoor activities or register as a provider on Every Move, Active Norfolk's new activity finder:
COUNTY AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS
Norfolk & Suffolk Nature Recovery Partnership (new! will link when online info is published)