The Humber Estuary: A comprehensive review of its nature conservation interest

In August 2000 English Nature consulted relevant parties on extensions to four of the Humber SSSIs, as well as a Phase 2 potential SPA (pSPA) and proposed Ramsar (pRamsar) site and the selection of the Humber Estuary as a possible Special Area of Conservation (pSAC). Prior to the further progression of their designation proposals, English Nature identified a need for a review of the national and international designations on the estuary under the auspices of the Humber Estuary Designations Project, with this document aimed at the collation and review of all relevant data on the current features of the Humber, identifying where possible, key data sources as well as highlighting gaps in current data and understanding.

J Allen, S Boyes, D Burdon, N Cutts, E Hawthorne, K Hemingway, S Jarvis, K Jennings, L Mander, P Murby, N Proctor, S Thomson & R Waters (2003). The Humber Estuary: A comprehensive review of its nature conservation interest. English Nature Research Report 547.

Part 1 - Introduction, methodology, mammalia (755KB) Link

Part 2a - Avifauna (1.64MB) Link

Part 2b - Avifauna (contd) (1.50MB) Link

Part 3 - Amphib & Reptiles, Fish, Marine Invertebrates (922KB) Link

Part 4 - Terrestrial & Freshwater Invertebrates (643KB) Link

Part 5 - Flora (968KB) Link

Part 6 - Habitats & features, Glossary (1.2MB) Link