Nature 2030 has released new report showcasing the importance of safeguarding the UKs biodiversity, outlining a roadmap for councils to increase biodiversity in their boroughs through methods such as reducing mowing frequency and community engagement.
The report launch, supported by global charity Plantlife, comes as the new Labour government has set nature recovery as one of the five priorities for the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Plantlife, who’s on the ground research is a central feature of the report, are experts in creating wildflower-rich road verges and green spaces, with their ‘Managing Grassland Road Verges – A best practice guide’ awarded the ‘Best Practice Knowledge Sharing’ in 2020 by CIEEM.