Key actions for 2023 / 2024
- To comply with national directives to imbed biodiversity net gain into the planning system, scheduled to commence in November 2023
- Identify council owned sites which are appropriate for registering for developer contributions for biodiversity net gain.
- To comply with our role as a supporting authority and support Lancashire County Council as the responsible authority, in the development of the Lancashire local nature recovery strategy
- To undertake a green corridors mapping exercise to identify opportunities to create and enhance habitats across the borough
- To review our mowing schedule to incorporate low intervention areas and provide better habitat for wildlife
- To create a work programme for ponds on a 5- to 10-year management cycle
- To ensure South Ribble and its suppliers only use peat free alternatives for compost
- To promote awareness and understanding of the park's wildlife and associated management in South Ribble using engagement, education, signage and comms
- To deliver the corporate targets for tree planting in the borough by developing partnerships with landowners and other organisations
- To continue to support and grow our own Friends Groups by expanding our programme of conservation volunteering opportunities and to help facilitate community groups already committed to biodiversity and climate projects
- Continue to engage with residents and park users to tackle environmental crimes such as litter, dog fouling and fly tipping