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Header image: Great Eau (RB Wilkinson)
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To reverse the decline in biodiversity in the grazing marshes;
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To ensure that any landscape and land-use change enhances and protects archaeological and historical features and contributes positively to overall landscape character;
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To encourage the retention and re-establishment of viable pastoral farms;
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To stimulate local economic activity through the marketing of locally produced high quality products and services;
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To improve the local environment for the benefit of all through enhanced access and recreation opportunities.
The whole of the Lincolnshire Coastal Grazing Marshes area covers about 90,000 ha. It would be impractical to try and cover this area in one single project. Therefore, 3 core project areas have been chosen covering 9,110 ha (91 km2). These are:
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Huttoft
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Saltfleet
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Burgh-le-Marsh
They have been chosen because they still have a relatively high proportion of grassland and livestock grazing; the potential for raising water levels without affecting other land uses; and potential benefit to both the natural and historic environment. Some of this area is existing grazing marsh, but the majority is other grassland, much of which could be restored to extensively managed grazing marsh.
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 Ridge and Furrow ( Lindsey Archaeological Services)
Project Target Areas
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