How could we help nature recovery across Wiltshire?
The Council's putting together a strategy to boost the local environment
We're being asked for our thoughts on how to help the recovery of nature across Wiltshire.
Last year, the Council was one of 48 across the country to get a share of £14 million from the Government for the issue.
The authority's drawing up a Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and they're looking for out input into what the priorities should be.
There's a special webinar on Monday (30th September, between 6.00 and 7.30pm, for us to learn more about possible future projects.
Wiltshire Council Cabinet Member for Environment, Cllr Dominic Muns, said:
“We depend on nature for everything and now nature really needs our help. The Local Nature Recovery Strategy will assist us to enhance wildlife habitats in the beautiful county in which we live.
“We will be seeking to collaborate with local people, farmers and landowners on this vital work and asking people to give us their views, by completing an online survey. to receive extra information and hear about the work we have done so far to develop a Local Nature Recovery Strategy sign up to attend our online webinar.”
New Forest National Park Authority Chair David Bence said:
“Reversing the decline in biodiversity is vitally important and Local Nature Recovery Strategies are a key tool to help make this possible. Five per cent of the New Forest National Park is in Wiltshire and the Local Nature Recovery Strategy will identify where action for nature will be particularly beneficial. We encourage local people, farmers and land managers to take part in this consultation.”