Sites of Importance to Nature Conservation (SINCs)

Sites of Importance to Nature Conservation (SINCs) are areas that are recognised for the value of their geology, wildlife and biodiversity. These areas are given a high level of protection within the local planning system. Natural England and the Urban Wildlife Trust will be consulted on any development that may affect them. 

What sites are protected?

Aldridge 

• Birch Wood - Between Barr Common Road and Sutton Road, Aldridge WS9 0QH
• Branton Hill Quarry - Branton Hill Lane, Aldridge
• Corporation Wood and Towers Covert - Bourne Vale, Aldridge WS9 0SH
• Hay Head Wood Local Nature Reserve
• Leigh's Wood Local Nature Reserve
• Stubbers Green - Swan Pool and the Swag

Bloxwich

• Newtown Pool - Stafford Road, Bloxwich, West Midlands
• Oily Goughs - Willenhall Lane, WS2 7NN
• Sneyd Reservoir  - Vernone Way, WV12 5DE

Brownhills/Walsall Wood 

• Brownhills Common Local Nature Reserve
• Castlebank Plantation - Castlehill Road, Walsall Wood, WS9 9DB
• Grange Farm Wood - Green Lane, Walsall Wood
• Shire Oak Quarry - 212 Chester Rd, Stonnall, Walsall WS9 9DF

Darlaston

• Moxley Hospital Grounds

Pelsall

• Pelsall North Common Local Nature Reserve and Nest Common

Rushall/Shelfield

• Daw End Fields - Park Road, Rushall
• Lady Pool - Lichfield Road, Rushall, WS4 1EB
• Park Lime Pits Local Nature Reserve

Streetly/Pheasey

• Barr Beacon Local Nature Reserve
• St. Margaret's Hospital Grounds – Pheasey
• The Duckery - Great Barr

Walsall

• Cuckoos Nook and The Dingle Local Nature Reserve
• Merrion's Wood Local Nature Reserve
• Park Lime Pits Nature Reserve - Park Road, Walsall WS4 2HH
• Shire Oak Quarry - 212 Chester Road, Stonnall, Walsall WS9 9DF
• Walsall Arboretum Extension - Broadway North,Walsall WS1 2QB

Willenhall

• Bentley Hay - Bentley Lane, Willenhall, WS2 7LU
• Rough Wood Chase Local Nature Reserve
• The Piggeries - Willenhall Lane, WV12 5NL
• Waddens Brook / The Banks - Fibbersley
• Wood Farm - Willenhall Lane, WS2 7NN