Including the closely related term ecological.
… Introduction A welcome from our Environment Portfolio Holder, Councillor Sarah Dyke to the South Somerset District Council Environment Action Plan 2022-23. In May 2019 we formally recognised a climate and ecological emergency and in October of that year we adopted an environment strategy that set ambitious targets to protect & conserve the environment and ecology. Sitting behind…
… the district, including amenity grass and verges, etc. This project is linked to improved grassland management for biodiversity. SSDC also aims to engage more with stakeholders to share data and expand the programme. Digital technology/ data contribution to natural environment work Work with the Digital Technology team to explore opportunities for data mapping and creating files that are easy…
… with Reimagining the Levels and other organisations/ landowners and seek funding for tree planting and natural flood management opportunities. Consider whether there is demand from local parishes (with available land) to complete the Great Parish Tree giveaway. SSDCs Parish Wildflower Giveaway Support the creation of biodiverse grassland habitats by enabling communities and parishes to develop…
… wildflower projects as part of SSDC's Great Parish Wildflower Giveaway. Wildflower and grassland creation To support the creation of biodiverse grassland habitats across the SSDC estate and remove grass cutting where not essential. This should include a review of the SSDC estate for any larger-scale grassland creation opportunities. Somerset County Council Pollinator strategy Support…
… businesses to help on their decarbonisation and biodiversity improvement journey. Business waste reduction/ Circular economy - share best practice Engage with SMEs (industrial, construction, and manufacturing) to understand barriers to change by reducing waste and recycling (including working with SWP and waste suppliers). Investigate undertaking a circular economy case study at a specific…