Sustainability Action Plan

Natural Habitats and Wildlife

about this principle

The aim of this principle is to conserving existing biodiversity and features and explore opportunities to increase the area's ecological value and our access to nature.

The Living Planet Report shows trends in global populations of terrestrial, marine, and freshwater vertebrate species. The 2006 report shows a decline of 29 per cent from 1970 to 2003. To stem this decline and to maintain current, already degraded, levels of biodiversity, about 30% of the planet needs to be protected for other species and habitats.

Sutton has an abundance of space for wildlife such as Beddington Farmlands Bird Reserve, Spencer Road Wetlands and Wilderness Island, and in fact 32% of Sutton is classified as ‘green space'. How can we enhance biodiversity in these areas, and improve access to nature for local residents?

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