The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is preparing a plan to understand how and where it prioritises nature projects across the region. This plan is called the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). There will be 48 of these across England and it is important that they reflect the people and communities that live in them.
To develop the LNRS, the WMCA is working with Solihull and other local authorities, plus organisations like the Wildlife Trusts and Canal and River Trust. They would also like to hear what people across the region think about their natural environment and the types of nature that they should prioritise.
To get involved the WMCA has two surveys. One for people with some knowledge of nature issues and benefits, which allows you to map areas of nature conservation value that are important to you, and one more general survey which includes a prize draw of three prizes of £50 vouchers.
Solihull Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Planning, Cllr Andy Mackiewicz, said: “When we think of the natural environment and our natural resources our first thoughts are often of the wildlife that has been impacted by the depletion of the natural environment. However, the natural environment also plays a key role in supporting our economy, improving the health and wellbeing of our communities and increasing our resilience to changes that are already happening to our climate.
“Please support the WMCA’s local nature recovery strategy by taking part in one of their surveys – but hurry, they close this Sunday.”
- To find out more about the Local Nature Recovery Strategy visit - Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the West Midlands
- To take part in the survey for people with some knowledge of nature issues and benefits click on the ‘Get involved’ button here - Local Nature Recovery Strategy for the West Midlands
- To take part in the general survey visit - https://snaponline.wmca.org.uk/s/bfez5m