Including the closely related terms species, increase biodiversity, and biodiversity benefits.
… to address the practical actions needed to restore declining species and habitats and a healthy natural environment where our plants and animals can thrive Short Term ££ TBC D/P Plant wildflower areas across the District, including mixture of ornamental and native wildflowers and areas which are left with minimal maintenance to increase bio-diversity. • Increase biodiversity • Improve…
… Suffolk on the management of watercourses to enhance their flow and storage capacity and deliver wider biodiversity benefits • Improve water quality • Improve biodiversity • Reduce flooding Medium Term TBC TBC P C L I M A T E C H A N G E A C T I O N P L A N 1 5 Adapting to Climate Change Act ion Outcome Timescale Funding Carbon Impact Role Support communit ies to improve res i l…
… and ECC to encourage sustainable land stewardship practices on land across the District, including rewilding and tree planting. • Improve Biodiversity of farmland • Improve carbon capture and carbon storage of farmland • Improve water quality • Reduce carbon use through fewer artificial inputs Long Term TBC TBC S Encourage businesses to reduce waste Improve engagement and communication…
… attractiveness of District Short Term £ Low D Reduce the number of cuts to rural verges across the District (Subject to outcome of recent trials) • Increase biodiversity • Improve attractiveness of District Short Term Saving Low P Work with ECC and Housing Associations to increase biodiversity by reviewing maintenance regimes, refine grass cutting, consider more sustainable planting schemes…
… consistent with the highest biodiversity standards and promote rewilding/naturalisation of areas. • Increase biodiversity • Improve attractiveness of District Short Term TBC TBC P 1 4 C L I M A T E C H A N G E A C T I O N P L A N Act ion Outcome Timescale Funding Carbon Impact Role Explore opportunities to use council owned land to develop community orchards and community gardens…