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EBNT QGIS TEMPLATE FINALISATION-Small RFQ seeks to complete work on QGIS template to support Natural England's Environmental Benefits from Nature Tool (EBNT) by end March 2024. Work will complete existing pre-populated EBN QGIS template- respond to feedback from user testing; incorporate changes to required datasets improve functionality linking to habitat data (from the Biodiversity Metric) and export to the EBNT Excel tool. This work is intended to reduce associated costs to industry relating to completion of assessmen...

Winterton pond creation-Supply of protective membranes and butyl liner for creation of 2 artificial ponds for Natterjack toads at Winterton Dunes NNR, Norfolk.

Truxor hire suffolk coast NNR-We are looking to hire 2 truxor one with a cutter head and one with the collector basket to run as a pair . we are looking to hire this equipment for 3 week and will need them delivered with the trailers so we are able to move them about if needed. we will also be requiring training for 3 members of staff to ensure the machinery is used correctly and in a safe manner.

Understanding perceptions of geodiversity in Nature-This project will investigate the perception of the components of geodiversity and their role within nature. These components include rocks, fossils, minerals, landforms and the natural processes that form them. The successful contractor should develop and carry out a survey into the perception of geodiversity and its role within nature; and recommend possible avenues to highlight the role of geodiversity within nature. The proposed project will use social science techniques and methodologies. T...

Preparation of landscape-led design principles and guidance for new reservoirs and associated infrastructure-Natural England is inviting tenders to enable the co-creation, with the water industry, of design principles and guidance for new reservoirs in the English landscape to deliver new, environmentally sustainable reservoirs across England which: •conserve and enhance existing landscape character, including the natural beauty of National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) in line with their statutory purpose to conserve and enhance natural beauty; •enhance existing landscape...

Pagham Harbour MCZ Intertidal Seagrass Sampling-Over recent years, the intertidal seagrass at the Pagham Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) has declined in extent from a maximum of ~ 6 ha in 2011 to <0.01 ha in 2021. The cause of decline has yet to be established however eutrophication, chemical contamination, changes in sediment composition and other anthropogenic pressures may be negatively influencing the health of beds. The likely causes of decline requires investigation. The aims of the project are to I.Collect high quality evidence on se...

Developing a natural capital evidence baseline for Nature Recovery Projects-Developing a natural capital baseline for the NRPs We know we need to do more to recover nature and increase the benefits it provides to our people and our economy. Defra and Natural England are bringing together partners, legislation, and funding to create the Nature Recovery Network (NRN). Together, we will deliver the Network by restoring and enhancing England's wildlife-rich places. Nature Recovery Projects (NRPs) are one of the delivery elements of the Nature Recovery Network (NR...

Land Management Works for Lizard Downs Lizard National Nature Reserve-Land management works are required to restore the heathland on Lizard Downs within the Lizard National Nature Reserve (NNR), Helston in Cornwall. Works include: 1) cutting of firebreaks (c.4,800m in total) and the subsequent burning of heathland (c.3.8ha in total); 2) restoration of Mediterranean Temporary Pond habitat along pathways (c.2,800m in total); 3) excavation/restoration of meres/pools (3,000sqm total area); 4) creation of a new mere (72sqm total area); and 5) creation of approximately ...

Habitat Management Works at Gew Graze Lizard National Nature Reserve-Land management works are required to restore the heathland in Gew Graze Valley within the Lizard National Nature Reserve (NNR), Helston in Cornwall. Works include: 1) cutting of firebreaks (c.10,000m in total) and the subsequent burning of heathland (c.15ha in total); 2) restoration of Mediterranean Temporary Pond habitat along pathways (c.900m in total); 3) excavation/restoration of meres/pools (1,600sqm total area); 4) creation of new meres/pools (2,800sqm total area); 5) creation of 14 pinch...