The buttons on the left side of this page give access to information about several areas dedicated to nature conservation.

Most of these are already designated as Local Nature Reserves and maintained by the City or County Councils (but not including Bestwood Ponds).

Local Nature Reserves are statutory protected sites "which are of high value for nature conservation and provide opportunities for people to enjoy leisure and educational activities".

They are designated under the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949.

These are sites that are "managed for wildlife and that are also easily accessible to local people, schools and communities for informal recreational & educational purposes".