As a signatory to the Convention on Biological Diversity, the UK is committed to using a set of indicators to report on progress towards meeting international targets. There are 51 biodiversity action plans, 27 for our vulnerable species and 24 for our characteristic wildlife habitats.

Species and Habitat Action Plans

Our planning process and helpful links if you're responding to an application

Global governments are coming together once again for COP27 (or the 27th Conference of the Parties) to discuss climate change and the commitments each country will make to adapt and reduce carbon emissions. A year on from COP26 in Glasgow little progress has been made and time is running out to avoid catastrophic global warming.

The Wildlife Trusts want to see the bold rhetoric and ambitions translated into real action this decade to tackle the twin nature and climate crises.

Our Landscape Recovery team work to rejuvenate land of low wildlife value, improving the land by restoring lost habitats, and in the process helping to reconnect people with nature.