Including the closely related terms species, and biodiversity value.
… and adapt to some of the impacts of climate change. The Government acknowledges that Planning has a key role to play in helping to tackle Climate Change. Biodiversity The changing climate is beginning to have an impact on UK ecosystems and this impact is expected to increase and accelerate in future, threatening the conservation of biodiversity. Nationally 90% of wetlands have been lost…
… Interest (SSSI) for its habitats and geological features. Within Ribble Valley there are a number of Sites of Special Scientific Interests (SSSI’s). The Government wants to see biodiversity valued, safeguarded and enhanced and local authorities have a key role to play in conserving biodiversity. 16 W H AT H AV E W E D O N E S O F A R ? So far as an organisation we have…
… in Households (2011 Census) 13 Figure 12: Journey to Work by Mode % (2011 Census) 13 Peak Oil 13 Renewable Energy 13 Water Management 14 Flooding 14 Waste Management 14 Figure 13: Waste Hierarchy 14 Planning 15 3 Biodiversity 15 WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO FAR? 16 So far as an organisation we have (this list is not exhaustive): 16 Outcomes in the wider community include: 17 WHAT…
… In the context of Ribble Valley, the most significant effects could be: 7 Greater flooding risk associated with increased surface water runoff and pressure on drainage systems Fluctuations in rainfall and temperatures mean that agriculture and biodiversity may also be badly affected Wetter weather and temperature fluctuations may mean more failed crops as well as damaged habitats…
… such as washing out of bird nests An increase in pest and disease spread The potential for more exotic species Increased vulnerability of upland livestock is likely to occur over the next 50 years and new land management practices may be required to adapt to climate change, changing the type of farming and the landscape it produces Increased summer temperatures and drier soil conditions could…