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Wales Biodiversity Strategy |
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Welcome to the Biodiversity Action pages for Wales
Over the last 25 years, major changes have taken place in the abundance of wildlife and in the nature and health of
habitats of Wales. It is a mixed picture, but there is no doubt that many species have declined dramatically and the
condition of many habitats has deteriorated. Key species and habitats are identified in the
UK biodiversity action plan. In Wales, the
relevant species of importance for Wales, have been listed under section 74 of the Countryside and Rights of Way Act
in Going Wild in Wales.
The Biodiversity Action Plan process ensures that action plans are developed for each key species and habitat on land and
in the sea. There is a three yearly programme for a review of progress on each plan.
In Wales, the Wales Biodiversity Partnership
provides the overall steer for this process. Local Biodiversity Action Plans are in place in each Local Authority area
in Wales and these identify the important species and habitats in each area and how these will be protected and managed.
On a national level, the Environment Strategy for Wales
identifies 3 key outcomes that Wales needs to achieve:
- The loss of biodiversity has been halted and we can see a definite recovery in the number range and genetic diversity of species, including those species that need very specific conditions to survive.
- The wider environment is more favourable to biodiversity through appropriate management, reduced habitat fragmentation and increased extent and interconnectivity of habitats.
- Sites of international, Welsh and local importance are in a favourable condition to support the species and habitats for which they have been identified.
Follow these links to find out more:
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