Including the closely related terms trees, and planting.
… ......................................................................................................................... 31 3 1. Introduction Biodiversity is the variety of life found on earth. It includes all species of plants and animals, their abundance and genetic diversity. Nature is our planet’s life support system and consequently essential for human survival. Our natural environment provides our food, water, air, building materials, medicines and landscape. It underpins our…
… the benefits that are provided by plants, animals, microorganisms and the places where they live, and aims to reverse the decline of biodiversity in Wales with a ground breaking recent framework of legislation. Wales’ legislation is set within a framework of international commitments. Legislation in Wales recognises the role that public bodies can play in leading by example and working to protect…
… in a wide diversity of habitats. The variety of rocks and soils, landform, aspect and elevation supports an equal variety of semi- natural habitats, from alpine scree to grasslands, woodlands, freshwater lakes, streams and rivers, tidal estuaries and coastal habitats, as well as the more modified habitats of permanent pasture and planted conifer forest. 4 Eight of the 14 highest…
… resilience and the capacity to adapt to change (for example climate change). 6 A healthier Wales Nature makes a significant contribution to the physical health and mental well-being of people in Wales. For example, trees help to absorb pollutants and improve air quality, which if poor can impact on people’s health. Access to nature and greenspace has positive impacts on physical…
… and landscaping so that planting within such areas forms a wildlife corridor between areas of habitat adjacent to the site." The Natural Environment chapter also mentions 'habitat connectivity'. Future Action There will be further potential for improvement through the production of a Green Infrastructure Assessment and stronger links to other related plans and strategies including the Active…