The Biodiversity and Net Gain strategy envisions a thriving, interconnected ecosystem, harmoniously co-existing with our vibrant communities in Wirral.
In the five year span of this strategy, we are committed to nurturing biodiversity, enhancing our natural heritage and embracing ecological resilience.
Through robust planning, development that gives back more than it takes, and passionate community involvement, we aim to restore habitats, bolster species populations and protect our vibrant ecosystems.
Under this strategy, Wirral will become a beacon of environmental stewardship and best practice, where the wonder of nature enrich our lives, where biodiversity flourishes, and where future generations inherit a thriving, ecologically balanced Wirral.
The purpose of this strategy:
- to provide Wirral Council's ‘first considerations’ of what actions to take for biodiversity and how we will champion the enhanced Biodiversity Duty (Environment Act 2021)
- to provide a framework for change and action towards the conservation and enhancement of biodiversity in Wirral
- to inform decision making and establish a robust governance and monitoring framework for biodiversity actions
Overarching aims:
- establishing a robust Biodiversity Action Plan for Wirral
- outlining compliance with Biodiversity Net Gain legislation
- engaging our residents and communities to take action for biodiversity in Wirral
- embedding biodiversity considerations in everything we do in Wirral Council
- harnessing local knowledge, expertise and data in our decision making and action
View the Biodiversity and Net Gain strategy (PDF, 2.61MB)
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