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Mitigation and Compensation

When wildlife could be harmed by development, local planning authorities should follow a step-wise approach to reduce that harm, known as the ‘mitigation hierarchy’. This is required in National Planning Policy.
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Biodiversity Net Gain

Biodiversity Net Gain is a legal requirement in England, requiring infrastructure developers to take a different approach to their building projects and plan in how their work can deliver - rather than take away - from nature. As a Biodiversity Net Gain service provider, The Wildlife Trusts offer consultancy services and high quality habitat delivery that offers genuinely additional and permanent gains in biodiversity.
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How development can help wildlife

Building with wildlife in mind can have big benefits for people as well – research has shown that contact with nature is good for our health and wellbeing. Green spaces can also improve air quality, lower flood risk and provide places for the local community to come together.
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Grangetown Art Trail

At the end of Wales Nature Week 2021 this month we were continuing our engagement work through the My Wild Cardiff Project.

Newyddion

Good things come in Trees!

WTSWW’s east regional Nature Networks project update from Duncan Ludlow, WTSWW Reserve Manager.

Species

Thick topshell

The thick topshell is a common sight on rocky shores in Wales and South West England.