In 2015 we have launched a 5 year community biodiversity plan to align with national and international goals* to halt and recover biodiversity loss.
As part of this project we have developed a Community Biodiversity Champion Award for those who achieve something exceptional within their sphere of influence.
As part of this project we have developed a Community Biodiversity Champion Award for those who achieve something exceptional within their sphere of influence.
IMPORTANT BACKGROUND READING AND DOCUMENTS:
CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSTY
List Strategic World Goals and Targets (called the Aichi Biodiversity Targets)
BIODIVERSITY 2020
- A Stratetgy for England's Wildlife and ecosystem services (Defra)
CONVENTION ON BIOLOGICAL DIVERSTY
List Strategic World Goals and Targets (called the Aichi Biodiversity Targets)
- Strategic Goal A: Address the underlying causes of biodiversity loss by mainstreaming biodiversity across government and society
- Strategic Goal B: Reduce the direct pressures on biodiversity and promote sustainable use
- Strategic Goal C: To improve the status of biodiversity by safeguarding ecosystems, species and genetic diversity
- Strategic Goal D: Enhance the benefits to all from biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Strategic Goal E: Enhance implementation through participatory planning, knowledge management and capacity building
BIODIVERSITY 2020
- A Stratetgy for England's Wildlife and ecosystem services (Defra)
The following are notes from the UK government website search via google for UK Biodiversity Indicators.
"This release and publication report on UK progress towards meeting the biodiversity goals and targets ‘the Aichi targets’ agreed in 2010. These targets were set out in the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. The UK is a signatory to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
All of the 2014 Biodiversity Indicators for the UK are available on the Joint Nature Conservation Committee website.
Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It includes all species of animals and plants, and the natural systems that support them. Biodiversity matters because it supports the vital benefits we get from the natural environment. It contributes to our economy, our health and wellbeing, and it enriches our lives.
"This release and publication report on UK progress towards meeting the biodiversity goals and targets ‘the Aichi targets’ agreed in 2010. These targets were set out in the Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020. The UK is a signatory to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).
All of the 2014 Biodiversity Indicators for the UK are available on the Joint Nature Conservation Committee website.
Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It includes all species of animals and plants, and the natural systems that support them. Biodiversity matters because it supports the vital benefits we get from the natural environment. It contributes to our economy, our health and wellbeing, and it enriches our lives.
SOME OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES FOR OUR COMMUNITY:
Wildlife gardening network. Providing local village contacts for those who are developing a wildlife aspect the their garden and who can provide some advice based on experience.
Community Biodiversity Champion Awards
Annual awards for local children and adults. See our AWARDS page for details of the first awards made.
SOME OF THE ONGOING ACTIONS PLANNED FOR 2019
Key influencers review and partnerships ongoing Farmers, Parish Council, school, etc etc
OUr Protecting Dark Skies film guidance to feature in a talk on Cities and Dark skies in June 2019 at BRSLI Queen square Bath.
Community Habitats Review - protect and opportunities to enhance
Grasslands, Woodlands, Waterways ponds etc, Post Industrial, Hedges and walls
For 2019 we will focus on walls and road and path side banks
Endangered Species review
For 2019 we are looking at Owls to start with with an Owl summit
Bat awareness event/s planned for 2019
Birdbox guidance for homeowners re roofing
Swift box programme being increased in Limpley Stoke for 2019 following increased numbers seen there and one of the new nest boxes occupied. Also linking a camera to the school nest box
Biodiversity themed Information Boards.
There are plans to make a local barn an information point in 2019/20
Funding now received for habitat and species sign to be located at the park in Limpley Stoke.
Stepping up action in partnership with other local communities to protect local important habitats where they come under threat. Becky Addy Woods at Westwood a case in point.
Dog fouling in farmers fields - Looks likely that Freshford PCC will take action with signage.
Parish Councils asks to alert or note Dark Skies film guidance to any property developers in community.
6 members of our parishes have attend a DEFRA PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY course during spring 2019
Wildlife gardening network. Providing local village contacts for those who are developing a wildlife aspect the their garden and who can provide some advice based on experience.
Community Biodiversity Champion Awards
Annual awards for local children and adults. See our AWARDS page for details of the first awards made.
SOME OF THE ONGOING ACTIONS PLANNED FOR 2019
Key influencers review and partnerships ongoing Farmers, Parish Council, school, etc etc
OUr Protecting Dark Skies film guidance to feature in a talk on Cities and Dark skies in June 2019 at BRSLI Queen square Bath.
Community Habitats Review - protect and opportunities to enhance
Grasslands, Woodlands, Waterways ponds etc, Post Industrial, Hedges and walls
For 2019 we will focus on walls and road and path side banks
Endangered Species review
For 2019 we are looking at Owls to start with with an Owl summit
Bat awareness event/s planned for 2019
Birdbox guidance for homeowners re roofing
Swift box programme being increased in Limpley Stoke for 2019 following increased numbers seen there and one of the new nest boxes occupied. Also linking a camera to the school nest box
Biodiversity themed Information Boards.
There are plans to make a local barn an information point in 2019/20
Funding now received for habitat and species sign to be located at the park in Limpley Stoke.
Stepping up action in partnership with other local communities to protect local important habitats where they come under threat. Becky Addy Woods at Westwood a case in point.
Dog fouling in farmers fields - Looks likely that Freshford PCC will take action with signage.
Parish Councils asks to alert or note Dark Skies film guidance to any property developers in community.
6 members of our parishes have attend a DEFRA PHASE 1 HABITAT SURVEY course during spring 2019