National Indicator 197 (NI 197)

This measures the performance of local authorities at protecting and improving their local biodiversity. It is a calculation of the “proportion of Local Sites where positive conservation management has been or is being implemented”.

Ensuring appropriate habitat management at Local Sites can also benefit a suite of species by, for example, providing breeding habitat or suitable feeding areas.

What are Local Sites?

Local Sites are identified and selected for their significant nature conservation value (local wildlife sites) or their significant geological value (local geological sites).  Sites are designated by the Local Sites Partnership in accordance with criteria published by DEFRA in 2006.

The current National Indicator 197 monitoring report for the Borough can be viewed below.