Worcester City Council establishes plans to “help wildlife to thrive”
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Worcester City Council establishes plans to “help wildlife to thrive”

A City Council has established a five -year biological diversity strategy to protect the area’s wildlife and green areas.

Worcester City Council said it wants to “help wildlife to thrive on the city” and prepared plans in an attempt to stop the decline of important species and increase the animals’ habitats.

Its goals include increasing tree roof protection, the creation of animal life corridors and a 5% reinforcement for biodiversity over the Council’s managed land by 2030.

The Council Environmental Committee will hold a six -week public consultation to give the residents the chance to propose the measures they want to see.

The plans also aim to increase the opportunities for residents and visitors to the city to join nature and to acknowledge the mental and physical health benefits it provides.

“Britain is one of the most natural depleted countries in the world, and every city has a responsibility to help its wildlife recover,” said Karen Lewing, vice chairman of the Environmental Committee.

“Worcester is no exception and the Council has undertaken to deal with this biological diversity crisis.”

The Council said it was responsible for more than 260 acres of green area, including 24 conservation places.

“Despite the extent of environmental challenges we are facing, simple measures can support nature’s recovery and fight its destruction,” she said.

A final strategy will develop after the consultation, which will include specific short -term goals.