Including the closely related term ecological.
… wild meadows To promote biodiversity across the Borough Ongoing Annual Investigate peat conservation opportunities Investigate potential local actions for improvements and conservation to peatlands Lancashire Peat Partnership, Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, voluntary sector Short term Ecological assessments for developments within the borough Through the planning…
… as part of planning applications. National Government, Environment Agency, Lancashire County Council Annual Ongoing Encourage re- gardening Encourage change from hard, impervious surface such as concrete to gardens and ponds to improve biodiversity and reduce water run off Residents forum, community hubs Short term Reduce soil erosion along rivers Work with landowners…
… that off-setting has a role to play. Whilst we do not presently use the actions below to formally calculate carbon offsetting, the measures below do provide offsetting functions as well as wider ecological benefits for the Borough Commitment Action Partners Timescale Tree planning programme One tree for every resident, planting of 110,000 trees including 1 tree per primary school child…
… as part of Queens Green Canopy platinum jubilee celebrations Continue to work with schools on additional tree planting LCC, schools and colleges, local businesses, voluntary sector, residents Medium term Short term Protect and enhance existing Council woodlands To promote biodiversity across the Borough Ongoing Annual Protect and enhance existing Council…
… process, provision of ecological assessments for proposed developments LCC Ongoing Annual Promote development of bee friendly habitats Investigate how Council estate can be used safely to facilitate bee keeping Utilisation of council assets for bee keeping as identified Short term Medium term Investigate additional carbon capture technologies Investigate those options…