Historic and Natural Environment

Archaeology
Leicestershire have two archaeology sections; one deal with community archaeology, the other deal with planning, recording and charactorisation.

An archaeological dig  A coin found in Harborough
See Archaeology for more details.

Community Heritage Initiative
The Community Heritage Initiative (CHI) was a programme to help local residents, learn about, appreciate, explore and conserve the area’s natural and wider heritage.

An outdoor event  CHI helpers at Swithland
See the Community Heritage Initiative for more details.

Countryside
Enjoy and explore Leicestershire's beautiful countryside! Leicestershire boasts lots of outdoor activities and venues for the whole family to enjoy.

Toposcope on Burrough Hill  Bradgate park
See Countryside for more details.

Ecology
The county has a diverse range of habitats for plants, mammals, birds and insects. The Ecology team advises on how to conserve or enhance biodiversity.

An insect  Wild flowers
See Ecology for more details.

Geology
Leicestershire and Rutland have some of the oldest and youngest rocks in the UK.

A quarry  Bradgate Park
See Geology for more details.

Historic Buildings
Leicestershire has a number of impressive historical buildings. Although some are privately owned and run, others are available to view by the public.

The Moat House at Appleby Magna  Donington Manor House
See Historic Buildings for more details.

Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS)
RIGS were created to identify and protect the most important geological (and geomorphological) sites.

Map showing Regionally Important Geographical Sites  An improtant site at Croft
See RIGS for more details.

Partnership for Environmental Protection (PEP)
The group was set up to bring local authorities, agencies and the voluntary sector together to discuss environmental issues.

Pollution  Environmental survey
See PEP for more details.

Nature Conservation Forum
The meetings provide nature conservation, wildlife and environmental groups a chance to meet and hear about the latest news about conservation related policies, local projects and the work of agencies to protect and conserve the natural heritage and wildlife.

Acer buds  Small Copper butterfly
See Nature Conservation Forum for more details.

HNE Team Information
The Historic and Natural Environment Team was created to make local heritage information more accessible and is developing systems to make the information available to many more people.  It also has a dedicated  making links with local communities, groups and individuals across both counties.

An open day event  A map showing areas worked at
See HNE Team Information for more details.

Contact: Historic and Natural Environment Team
Telephone: 0116 305 7063
E-mail:gwalley@leics.gov.uk