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Hambleton Biodiversity Action Plan

All of us must play a part in increasing and enriching biodiversity. In Summer 2002 Hambleton District Council launched a Biodiversity Action Plan for the District.

	The term biodiversity means the whole variety of life on Earth. It is a valuable commodity in its own right, and because other life forms support our existence, providing oxygen, food, medicines and materials. Wildlife has declined over the last sixty years, and today's semi-natural habitats are only remnants of their former glory. Key species including such familiar creatures as birds, newts and bumble bees have declined alarmingly. The Hambleton Biodiversity Action Plan has been prepared in order to help nature. It identifies priorities and sets targets for increasing habitats and populations of key species.
A shared responsibility Hambleton District Council has a keen interest in the Biodiversity Action Plan. The conservation of biodiversity, however, is something that we all should share, including you. Caring for habitats Most of our plants and animals are best conserved by caring for the habitats where they live. Habitat Action Plans Farmland Towns and villages Ancient woodland
	Wet woodland Old parkland Rivers - including banks Lakes and ponds Wet Grassland Limestone grassland Flower-rich road verges Species Action Plans Bats Black poplar trees
Action for wildlife A wide range of partners has agreed to undertake positive conservation action. New projects are planned, often involving communities and working with land owners. These will access cash for undertaking this important work. Established grants such as the farmers' Countryside Stewardship Scheme and the District Council's Countryside Conservation Fund are already delivering wildlife benefits. Click here if you have any comments or queries regarding the Biodiversity Action Plan. \|

Hambleton Biodiversity Action Plan Adopted July 2002

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