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Action for Nature: Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Rhondda Cynon Taff

Action for Nature is a plan to conserve our wildlife sites and species.

Action for Nature is a plan to conserve our wildlife sites and species.

Part One of the Plan includes actions to:

Raise awareness of wildlife and its importance in Rhondda Cynon Taff
Recording and monitoring wildlife
Protecting sites of wildlife value
Managing land and buildings for wildlife

Two of the Plan highlights 84 habitats and species with particular importance and actions to conserve and protect them for the future.

The action plan has been produced by a partnership involving local naturalists, voluntary organisations, interested individuals and government agencies.

You can also look at the actions for different habitats and species on the internet at http://www.ukbap-reporting.org.uk/where you can search the database for ‘Action for Nature’ or ‘Rhondda Cynon Taff’ or chose the habitat or species you are interested in.

Part Three: Appendices is currently being updated and copies can be supplied on request.

There are many opportunities for local residents and businesses to become involved in the Action for Nature programme. If you would like to get involved email ParksCountryside@rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk

Update

Part One of the Local Biodiversity Action Plan was approved on 7th July 2009.

The Local Biodiversity Action Plan Steering Group reviewed Action for Nature: Part One (2000) and produced an updated version (2008). Copies of Part One are available on request (paper or electronic), or see the related documents at the top of this page. Reference copies are available in Council libraries and at the Council’s offices in Sardis House and Llwyncastan Pontypridd and the Pavilions, Clydach Vale.

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Last revised on: 11/9/2009