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South Hams District Council

…, it is generally accepted that in the UK Climate Change will bring about more frequent and heavy rain. When combined with tidal surges associated with increased storm activity and rising sea levels, many of our residents will experience more frequent flood events. The coastal communities around the southern fringes will be impacted by rising sea levels, its towns such as Totnes, Modbury and Kingsbridge…

… with rapid biodiversity and ecosystem loss, are combining to create a mass extinction event that threatens all life on our planet. In South Hams, people are likely to experience rising sea levels, more frequent flooding, stronger storms and more frequent heatwaves as a direct result of Climate Change. This will also adversely affect our wildlife and their habitats. In response to this South Hams…

… Guidance Note: Cirl Buntings. - Identified Strategic Nature Areas. Maps of the most important sites can be found here https://www.plymouth.gov.uk/sites/default/files/SouthHamsGreenInfrastructureFrameworkAppendicies.pdf What issues are the South Hams likely to face? South Hams has several flood risk zones along its waterways and coastal areas. Although more difficult to quantify…

… have frequent flooding issues. Furthermore, the area has community resilience issues and as a result poor public transport connections between village, hamlets and towns. South Hams as a whole is spatially disconnected and residents predominantly rely on private transport to get around. This is reflected in the carbon emissions associated with transportation. The consequences of climate change…

… as we experience a. frequent and longer heatwaves b. warmer and wetter winters c. stronger and more frequent storms bringing about more flooding d. sea-level rise14 6. Implementation and Monitoring The delivery of this Climate Change and Biodiversity Strategy will require input from across the Council and collaboration with its partners, residents and businesses. Given the fast pace…