What are Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridors (NWCs) and why are they important?
As part of the Discovering Dewponds project, Froglife worked to increase habitat suitability and connectivity for wildlife in Moulsecoomb & Bevendean, Coldean and Hollingbury & Hollingdean in Brighton, contributing to the creation of three Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridors (displayed on the NWC Map below). To do this, Froglife built and restored key habitats for reptiles and amphibians such as wildlife ponds, hibernacula, wildflower meadows and bug hotels with the help of community groups, schools, allotment sites, Brighton and Hove City Council and a team of enthusiastic volunteers. Creating and enhancing an interlinked network of habitats will make it easier for species to move across the landscape in search of food, shelter and breeding sites, enriching the biodiversity of our urban environment. Over 3600 local residents engaged with the NWC programme across 84 events and activities and 63 wildlife habitats have been created here.
Find out more about the NWC programme on the Discovering Dewponds Habitat Restoration page.
Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridor (NWC) Map:
This map shows both existing wildlife habitats and those created or restored as part of the Neighbourhood Wildlife Corridor project. Click on the icons to learn more about each habitat!