What do swifts, stag beetles and brown long-eared bats have in common? Before you start racking your brains, the answer is they’re among 30 species we’re looking to help which feature in our newly launched Biodiversity Pathway to 2030 document.
We’re facing a climate emergency and the State of Nature Report 2023 shows wildlife in England is rapidly declining. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK (and a major landowner), we recognise our role in reversing this decline with our Biodiversity Pathway to 2030. I’m incredibly proud to launch a specific document which sets out a clear route to positively improving biodiversity.
Our plans detail how we’ll support nature recovery across 12% of our land portfolio which includes grass, woodland, shrubs, green roofs and waterways covering 150 square hectares. This is not just good for the environment but also benefits our residents and there are also cost efficiencies to be gained.
We also manage 13,000 trees and can influence responsible wildlife management in 26,000 private gardens.
This comprehensive document is supported by a detailed and bespoke action plan which sets out specific, measurable targets to achieve our objectives.
Getting residents involved
We know our residents are passionate about the environment and feel strongly about improving and increasing biodiversity and open spaces. How do we know this? Because they’ve told us during a consultation where we had over 1,500 responses.
Good quality open space is a key factor in determining residents’ satisfaction with their home and neighbourhood.
In fact, our pathway plan was co-created with residents, staff, local authorities, conservation charities and an environmental consultant. We carried out surveys and organised workshops, creating targets to empower residents to support biodiversity at home, in communal gardens and in their communities.
Protecting our planet
Preserving biodiversity is not only a strategic necessity, it’s the right thing to do. Biodiversity underpins the stability and sustainability of our planet, and we must play a responsible role in protecting it.
By recognising the importance of biodiversity, we’re not only safeguarding the natural world but also securing the future of our residents by maintaining the delicate balance of ecosystems, upon which we all depend.
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