Sefton Coast Nature Conservation Strategy
Join us in a collaborative effort funded by Natural England and Sefton Council to protect and enhance the unique ecosystems of the Sefton Coast, ensuring a thriving environment for future generations.
Our Shared Vision
To work together to manage the coast in a way that protects, conserves, and enhances one of Europe’s most wildlife-rich coastal areas, while delivering wider benefits for the local community and economy
Sefton Coast Nature Conservation Strategy
The Sefton Coast is one of the UK’s most treasured natural landscapes, home to rare habitats and wildlife. Back in 2007, the first Sefton Coast Nature Conservation Strategy (NCS) set out a shared vision for protecting and managing this unique coastline. That strategy ran until 2015 and marked a major step forward in caring for the coast as a whole.
After a pause, the NCS is now being refreshed to meet today’s challenges and opportunities. Work began in mid-2024, supported by Natural England, Sefton Council, and the Merseyside Environmental Advisory Service, alongside the wider Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership. This update is part of a national research programme to guide the future of protected sites, ensuring the Sefton Coast continues to thrive for wildlife and people alike.
Protect and Restore the Sefton Coast’s Natural Heritage
Explore the key strategies working together to protect wildlife, manage recreation, and keep the Sefton Coast a special place for everyone to enjoy.
Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership
The Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership (SCLP) has been working for over 40 years to care for our coastline. It brings together landowners and local partners to protect, manage, and enhance all 22 miles of the Sefton Coast, ensuring this special place can be enjoyed by wildlife and people for generations to come.
Sefton Coast Plan
The Sefton Coast Plan, adopted in 2017 by the Council and the Sefton Coast Landscape Partnership, sets out a shared vision for caring for our coastline. A Visioning Position Statement followed in 2021, and the Nature Conservation Strategy is one of the key plans helping to turn that vision into action.
Recreational Mitigation Strategy
The Recreation Mitigation Strategy (RMS) works alongside the Nature Conservation Strategy to help deliver the Sefton Coast Plan. Led by MEAS, it brings together seven local authorities to manage recreation in a way that protects wildlife while ensuring people can enjoy the coast responsibly.