Strategy for Nature’s recovery across Birmingham and the Black Country
Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust have launched an ambitious new strategy for nature’s recovery. At a launch event at the Library of Birmingham, sponsored by international Legal firm Hogan Lovells, the Wildlife Trust outlined their plans to an audience of community leaders, business partners, funders and supporters. A Wilder Birmingham and Black Country includes targets for 30% of the local landscape managed for the benefit of nature and 1 in 4 people across Birmingham and the Black Country to be taking action for nature by 2030. The strategy also includes a goal for nature to play a role in addressing the local and global problems such as flooding and pollution, and the Trust aims to improve 500 hectares of land to provide nature-based solutions by 2030.
With nature declining at unprecedented rates, Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust are calling for urgent action to reverse nature’s decline. Over 640 sites across Birmingham and the Black Country are designated for their wildlife or geological importance, which create a valuable network for wildlife. The Wildlife Trust aim to protect, restore and create wild spaces throughout the area with landscape-scale nature recovery projects that will not only tackle the nature and climate crises, but also provide valuable health and wellbeing benefit to local communities.
Dr Delia Garratt, Chief Executive, Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust said:
“Our vision is for a wilder Birmingham and Black Country with more wild spaces and where everyone has an equal opportunity to access nature. We are committed to working for nature’s recovery and our 8-year strategy outlines our ambitious plans. I look forward toworking with funders, local businesses, decision makers and the local community over the coming years to make our ambitious plans a reality.”
Gill McGreevy, Office Managing Partner, Hogan Lovells said:
“During the last two years of our partnership with The Wildlife Trusts we have become acutely aware of the significantly positive impact their work has on nature’s recovery and in inspiring communities to develop long-lasting connections with nature. We were proud to sponsor this event and join Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust as they launched their ambitious strategy.”
Anna Bright, SWM CEO and Trustee for Birmingham and Black Country Wildlife Trust said:
“We all have a role to play in contributing to the Trusts vision for a wilder Birmingham and Black Country with more wild spaces and where everyone has an equal opportunity to access nature, and in doing so we will all benefit. The Trust are the only charity uniquely focused on protecting and enriching the habitats and wildlife of Birmingham, Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton. I encourage all of our members in this area to support the strategy and think about the ways that together, we can achieve nature’s recovery.”
