Including 5 closely related terms such as species, local biodiversity, and biodiversity partnership.
… their own needs. Climate change is only one of a number of planetary environmental boundaries that are under severe pressure from human activity. In particular, biodiversity loss, which is now recognised as the sixth mass extinction event. Decarbonisation actions should also protect and enhance biodiversity, and be linked to our local Biodiversity Partnership and Action Plan. 16…
… Welsh local authorities. Challenge 1 Challenge 2 Challenge 3 Improve digital mapping and data availability. Trees rate of carbon sequestration varies significantly with species type, management and age. The initial figure in this plan is a very rough estimate for a small element of the council’s landholdings (LNRs). A complete picture of current tree stock is key…
… but also the most suitable trees and locations. In order to maximise not just carbon capture but co-benefits to air quality, biodiversity and climate adaptation. Peatland. Even less data is currently available about the size and condition of our peatland holdings. Peat soils are a major carbon sink, but those which have previously been ‘improved’ for agriculture or forestry may…