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The UK Biodiversity Action Plan (external website) commits the Government and its agencies to 59 programmes or tasks: to conserve species and habitats; to develop public awareness and understanding; and to contribute to biodiversity work in the European and global context.
Local biodiversity action plans are in place across the country to identify local priorities and to determine the contribution they can make to the delivery of the national Species and Habitat Action Plan targets.
Demonstrating real commitment to delivery of biodiversity programmes can have benefits in a number of areas:
The creation of Natural England (external website) in 2006 created a single organisation with responsibilities that include enhancement of biodiversity and landscapes in both rural and urban areas. Promoting nature conservation and protecting biodiversity within the context of sustainable development must now become embedded in all main sectors of public policy. All public bodies now have a duty to have regard to protect and enhance biodiversity.
Local biodiversity action plans are in place across the country to identify local priorities and to determine the contribution they can make to the delivery of the national Species and Habitat Action Plan targets.
Demonstrating real commitment to delivery of biodiversity programmes can have benefits in a number of areas:
- effective risk management;
- legal compliance;
- improved reputation of the organisation;
- attracting and retaining staff; and
- demonstrating commitment to corporate sustainable responsibility.
The creation of Natural England (external website) in 2006 created a single organisation with responsibilities that include enhancement of biodiversity and landscapes in both rural and urban areas. Promoting nature conservation and protecting biodiversity within the context of sustainable development must now become embedded in all main sectors of public policy. All public bodies now have a duty to have regard to protect and enhance biodiversity.
