Including 4 closely related terms such as increase biodiversity, support biodiversity, and biodiversity benefits.
… sequestration and biodiversity value. • The Council is committed to maximising areas of grass managed for biodiversity. Approximately 26% of the 2.5 million sqm of grass open space was managed for biodiversity benefits in 2021. • The Council has received Green Flag Awards for 3 Urban Parks which all include an element of biodiversity enhancement. • The Council and its partners have recenty agreed…
… Forum to encourage the management of land, including agriculture and forestry, to maximise carbon sequestration and increase biodiversity value. • Work with partners to deliver woodland creation, peatland enhancement and landscape-scale habitat management to sequester the carbon required to achieve our net-zero target. • Plant two new trees for every person living in Stirling by end of 2025…
… at the heart of sustainable prosperity and inclusion rather than considering the environment and the economy to be opposing forces. Economy • Deliver prosperity • Promote the green & blue economies Environment • Conserve & enhance biodiversity & natural resources • Progress towards carbonless society Inclusion • Maximise social inclusion • Enhance health & wellbeing…
… environment as part of their education 75% 100% 4 26 Key Actions to deliver Objective 4 LEAD in our own Operations • We will manage our parks and open spaces to increase their biodiversity value and ability to sequester carbon. • We will develop a method for measuring the carbon sequestered by the natural environment across the Stirling Council area. ENABLE action with our Council…
… Alleviation Schemes • Delivering a significant native tree planting programme every year • Continuing to support biodiversity projects throughout the area, maximising opportunities to develop habitats and help protect nature • Advanced approaches towards investment in active travel, led by our flagship Walk, Cycle, Live Stirling project. Linking higher educational institutes and the city centre…