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Visit Us

To help with our diversification goals we have already had visits and consultations with various ecologists, field experts, Professors and Lecturers from the University of East Anglia.

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Our site is open for scientific research providing opportunities for graduate and post graduate students along with local schools for outdoor learning.

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We would be delighted to arrange and conduct a visit of the site. If it is of particular interest for research projects, we would be happy to hear more about your requirements.

Please get in touch!

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Consulations with Experts

Professor Tim O'Riordan

OBE DL FBA

President of CPRE

"Blackwater Carr requires a visit to see the good Broads management being carried out by Steve & Mary. The yurt is not visible , not an eyesore and not unique. They are involving local students from UEA, inviting local schools and have ongoing involvement with local groups

Bench Ecology

Ben & Christine Jervis

November 2019 site visit in preparation for a Blackwater Carr management plan.  

August 2021 site visit to monitor progress made over time and to put up bat monitors.

September 2022 site visit, Environmental management plan.

Ornithology Specialist

Jonathan Elphick

May 2020 to identify bird calls and confirm a number of endangered bird species on site.

December 2021 to confirm marsh tit rather than willow warbler on site.

May 2030 future consultation

University of East Anglia

Professor Iain Barr

Professor of Field Ecology, School of Biological Sciences | Member of Centre for Ecology, Evolution and Conservation | Member of Biosciences Teaching and Education 

September 2021 site visit

September 2022 site visit

Wheatfen Nature Reserve

Will Fitch

May 2021 confirmation of our ongoing biodiversity plans.

August 2024 discussion on management of the reed beds.

Strumpshaw Fen RSPB

Alasdair 

June 2021 Site visit to discuss developing the wildflower meadow by differential mowing regimes.

September 2026 follow-up review.

Environmentalist & Field Expert

Dr Brian Cooper

Former Head of the Environmental Awareness Group, Antigua & Barbuda 

May 2022 review the management of biodiversity and agree on effective ways forward.

May 2027 Return consultation to assess and further develop biodiversity strategies.

Lichen Expert

Don Chapman

October 2021 site visit to identify lichens on site and record on species list

Chairman of Broads Society

Paul Rice

September 2022  site visit to see what has been achieved in 3 years.

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Patron of Broads Society

Henry Cator (OBE DL)

October 2021 site visit to observe what has been achieved on the site and discuss future plans

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