Road Verges in Surrey

Road Verges in Surrey

• Road Verge Habitat Action Plan
• Green Corridors
• Working Group and Partners

The Road Verge Habitat Action Plan is currently in a draft form and being discussed by the Road Verge HAP Working Group.

It is hoped the Road Verge Habitat Action Plan will set out recommendations for:

• Identifying the extent, distribution and biodiversity value of road verges across the County.
• Principles to be adopted for the survey, management and maintenance of verges.
• Procedures to ensure Surrey County Council, as Highways Authority, mets its legal obligations in respect of species and habitats protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981) and other legislation.
• Procedures to ensure communication between those involved in survey and monitoring and those responsible for the day to day management and maintenance of verges.
• Opportunities for the involvement of partner organisations and the local community.

The objectives, targets and actions set out in this document recognise the overriding constraint of highway safety.