The Lee Valley Regional Park is a mixture of old and new habitats all of which result in some degree from human intervention. This intervention and mosaic of wetland habitats has created many opportunities for wildlife, where across the UK wetland habitat is increasingly under threat.
To ensure the sustainable use of the Regional Park a framework of objectives called the Biodiversity Action Plan has been produced. This highlights key habitats and species and drives conservation work through specific targets.
The day to day management of the open spaces and wildlife sites is carried out by the Ranger Service.