New Lincolnshire national nature reserve a ‘landmark moment’

The Lincolnshire Coronation Coast National Nature Reserve (LCCNNR) marks a significant step in nature conservation. As the inaugural site in the ‘King’s Series of National Nature Reserves,’ it combines the Donna Nook and Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes, covering 12 square miles along 18 miles of coastline. This new reserve features a diverse array of ecosystems, including sand dunes, salt marshes, mudflats, and freshwater marshes, crucial for breeding and overwintering birds, natterjack toads, plants, and insects. Natural England emphasizes its international importance, aiming to enhance local community access to nature.

Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England, hailed the reserve’s establishment as a pivotal moment for nature recovery in England. The LCCNNR exemplifies ambitious conservation targets translated into tangible action through broad partnerships. The reserve’s five priority habitats—intertidal mudflats, coastal salt marsh, coastal sand dunes, coastal and floodplain grazing marsh, and saline lagoons—underscore its ecological value. Councillor Philip Jackson noted the reserve’s potential to boost tourism in Cleethorpes, highlighting the region’s rich wildlife and natural beauty. Read More