What is the UK biodiversity Partnership?

The London Biodiversity Partnership brings together organisations to benefit wildlife and boost the capital’s greenspaces. Find out about London’s wild side – and how helping us could help your organisation.

What replaced biodiversity action plans?

In 2012 the UK Biodiversity Action Plan was succeeded by the ‘UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework’. This was produced on behalf of the Four Countries’ Biodiversity Group (4CBG) by Defra and the JNCC.

What are the Lawton principles?

The Lawton review cites the importance of ecological networks, suites of high quality wildlife sites containing biological diversity, with connections between them enabling species, or their genes, to move.

How biodiverse is the UK?

The UK boasts more than 70,000 known species of animals, plants, fungi and microorganisms, but the majority of assessments indicate that the abundance of its wildlife is declining.

What is a Section 41 species?

Section 41 of the Act refers to a published list of habitats and species which are of principal importance for the conservation of biodiversity in England. The Duty applies to all local authorities, community, parish and town councils, police, fire and health authorities and utility companies.

What UK birds are on the Red List?

Bewick’s swan, goldeneye, smew and dunlin have joined the Red List, while the red-breasted merganser moves from Green to Amber. Nine of the UK’s birds are now classed as threatened with global extinction, with the kittiwake and Leach’s storm-petrel joining seven others including the puffin.

What is the natural environment White Paper?

The Natural Environment White Paper outlines the government’s vision for the natural environment over the next 50 years. It also describes the actions that will be taken to deliver that goal.

What is the nature Recovery Network?

The Nature Recovery Network ( NRN ) is a major commitment in the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan. By bringing together partners, legislation and funding, we can restore and enhance the natural environment. This document explains: how Defra and Natural England will work with partners to create a national NRN.

Why is UK biodiversity so low?

Centuries of farming, building and industry have made the UK one of the most nature-depleted countries in Europe. Extensive agricultural lands and road networks, in combination with other factors, have reduced the wildlife in the UK to a point hardly seen elsewhere.