{"id":4888,"date":"2024-10-22T12:25:22","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T12:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/?page_id=4888"},"modified":"2024-11-04T12:34:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-04T12:34:10","slug":"biodiversity-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/biodiversity-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Councils&#8217; Biodiversity Duty: Tools and Resources"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-69bc4bdf wp-block-paragraph\">Public authorities, including town and parish councils, now have a legal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/complying-with-the-biodiversity-duty\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">duty to conserve and enhance biodiversity<\/a> in England. To help you engage with your local council on this important issue, we\u2019ve created a series of resources designed to start the conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We have created a collection of short documents showcasing examples of biodiversity actions already happening across Teignbridge. Each document breaks down the action into key points: a quick summary, how it was done, who was involved, associated costs, benefits for nature and wildlife and then actions for the council to think about taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" data-id=\"4891\" src=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Shapley-green-Liverton-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4891\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Shapley-green-Liverton-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Shapley-green-Liverton-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Shapley-green-Liverton-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Shapley-green-Liverton-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Shapley-green-Liverton-1568x1176.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Shapley-green-Liverton.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"320\" data-id=\"4787\" src=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hennock-update8-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hennock-update8-rotated.jpg 240w, https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Hennock-update8-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"526\" height=\"701\" data-id=\"4614\" src=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exminster-April1-24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exminster-April1-24.jpg 526w, https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Exminster-April1-24-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We encourage you to select the actions that seem relevant and achievable in your parish. Use them to inspire and engage your councillors to take similar steps! You can print out the actions and place them in a folder or on pop up a display at a parish council meeting to spark further interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve also made a short PowerPoint presentation, perfect for introducing the topic at a parish council meeting. The slides provide enough detail to get discussions going and highlight the supporting documents. You\u2019ll find speaker notes with extra information you can use during your presentation, and you\u2019re welcome to download and customise the slides to suit your parish\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019d love to hear your feedback if you use these resources. Let us know if they were helpful, or share any suggestions for improvements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Biodiversity-Duty-Presentation-V2.odp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PowerPoint Presentation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ashton-Light-Pollution-Complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tackling light pollution in Ashton Parish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Ashton-Community-Orchard-Complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community orchard in Ashton Parish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Exminster-Wildlife-Gardening-Complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Promoting wildlife gardening in Exminster Parish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Dunsford-Boundary-Hedge-Complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Restoring a boundary hedge in Dunsford Parish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Parish-Hedgerow-Management-Complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parish hedgerow management<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Trusham-Bird-Survey-Complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guided walks and bird surveys in Trusham Parish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Widecombe-Fedge-Complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Creating a &#8220;fedge&#8221; in Widecombe Parish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Trusham-Lichen-Survey-Complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lichen surveys in Trusham Parish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Bickington-Community-Allotments-Complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Community allotment in Bickington Parish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/backup.act.stringerhj.co.uk\/WW\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Chudleigh-hedgehogs-complete.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Helping hedgehog populations in Chudleigh Parish<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Public authorities, including town and parish councils, now have a legal duty to conserve and enhance biodiversity in England. To help you engage with your local council on this important issue, we\u2019ve created a series of resources designed to start the conversation. 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