Including the closely related terms support biodiversity, and biodiversity action.
… to monitoring progress Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) targets annual monitoring report for Local Plan Quarter 3 update - October to December 2021 The total area of Habitats of Principal Importance (HPI) has increased by 50.97ha mainly due to new mapping of ponds across the borough. 700 ponds were identified which support biodiversity, store water, reduce flooding and act as carbon sinks…
… since 2020. Maintain habitats in good condition and control invasive non-natives Description Carry out habitat management works to maintain habitats in favourable conservation status. Lead officers Marlies Boydell. Indicators linked to monitoring progress Biodiversity Action Plan targets annual monitoring…
… report for Local Plan Target and measurement There are 4 targets monitoring condition of habitats in the Biodiversity Action Plan, ending 2023. Quarter 3 update - October to December 2021 79% of Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) are in favourable condition which is no change from the previous year. The Parks and Countryside Service have carried 533 hours of habitat management…
…. Indicators linked to monitoring progress Biodiversity Action Plan targets. Baseline measure at the start of the project Green Infrastructure Review - completed in 2017. Target and measurement BAP target - explore corridor possibilities to link at least 5 significant areas for urban biodiversity. Increase and improve habitats that mitigate effects…
… of climate change Description Create and enhance more habitats that store carbon and water such as large trees, woodland, meadows and wetlands. Lead officers Marlies Boydell. Indicators linked to monitoring progress Biodiversity Action Plan targets. Baseline measure at the start of the project The Annual Monitoring Review for the Local Plan estimates…