Biodiversity

What is biodiversity?

Biodiversity is the variety of living things - whether that’s plants, animals, fungi or other living organisms and the ecosystems they live in.

The importance of biodiversity

Biodiversity is under threat due to:

• Habitat loss leading to species loss
• The introduction of invasive species
• Exploitation of natural resources and minerals
• Poor water and air quality
• Loss of soils
• Climate change - extreme weather events

Conserving and enhancing Broxtowe’s biodiversity helps:

• Our health and wellbeing – providing spaces we can relax, learn and exercise
• The local economy – we benefit from the environment as it enables us to produce a variety of food, medicines, and other products.
• Environment – it can help to absorb some of the greenhouse gases and reduce the impacts of climate change.

Protecting and enhancing the natural environment

The team work closely with local nature groups and charities including Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.  You can join their Wilder Nottinghamshire Network - a community for everyone involved in nature's recovery across Nottinghamshire.  More information via Wilder Nottinghamshire | Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust (Opens in a new window)

Throughout June why not take part in their 30 Days Wild - sign up for free and join thousands of people connecting with nature, feeling better and making a positive difference for nature.  More information via 30 Days Wild | Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust (Opens in a new window)

Find out more on how the Council supports biodiversity across the Borough by visiting our  Caring for Green Spaces page.