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NEW ‘local wildlife sites’ could be established across Sunderland under new plans being considered by council chiefs.
The city council’s ruling cabinet this week discussed plans for a review of locally designated wildlife sites, of which there are currently 63 across the city.
According to a report prepared for councillors, national planning rules define local wildlife sites as “areas of substantive nature conservation value [which] make an important contribution to ecological networks and nature’s recovery.”
The sites can also provide wider benefits including public access (where agreed) and helping to tackle air pollution. ....

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