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The Environment and Nature Pledge

environment and nature

environment and natureDid you know…

  • 1 in 14 species in Wales is at risk of disappearing altogether
  • It would cost UK farmers £1.8 billion a year to pollinate crops without bees
  • 40% of the world’s insect species is expected to become extinct by the end of the century – causing a catastrophic collapse of nature’s ecosystem

The Green Changes you can make

  • Green Change 15 – Manage a community green space to benefit wildlife & encourage biodiversity
  • Green Change 16 – Reduce the amount of pesticides & fertilisers used in green spaces
  • Green Change 17 – Recycle rain water
  • Green Change 18 – Organise community clean up and litter picking days

Who’s already making the change?

  • There are lots of good community green spaces projects happening across Conwy and Denbighshire – such as tree planting taking place in Denbighshire which will plant over 18,000 trees in the next 5 years!
  • Farmers & landowners in Conwy have been working with Conwy Cynhaliol to responsibly dispose of unwanted chemicals
  • The Green Flag Community Awards recognises volunteers managing parks and green spaces in Wales

Ideas to help you get started

  • plant bee friendly plants & sign up to be a Bee Friendly Community
  • cut the grass less frequently to provide pollen and nectar for insects – sign up to No Mow Zone and see what comes up in your grassland
  • provide spaces for bird and bat boxes, as well as mini ponds to encourage insects
  • plant trees
  • When safe to do so, volunteer with local wildlife groups
  • When safe to do so, invite speakers to inform community members on environmental matters

Advice and Guidance

Here are some useful guides to improve & manage green spaces for the benefit of the community & nature…

  • North Wales Wildlife Trust – provides lots of ‘How to’ guides like making spaces more wildlife friendly
  • Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) – have Information on pesticides and wildlife
  • Llais y Goedwig – provides information and support in setting up community woodlands
  • Social Farms and Gardens – supports communities to improve green spaces in their local area

Funding & Support

Here are some possible funding sources and details where you can access further specialist support – but remember there are more sources out there too…

  • Groundforce – Supports communities to access potential funding for developing community green spaces
  • Community & Voluntary Support Conwy and Denbighshire Voluntary Services Council provide advice and support on funding opportunities
  • Lottery Community Fund – Provides information on community grants available in Wales
  • Funding Cymru – Funding portal helping charities, community groups & social organisations find funding opportunities in their local area
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  • Home
  • About Us
    • Agendas and Minutes
    • Newsletters
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Accessibility
  • Well-being Assessment
  • Local Well-being Plan
    • Annual Report
    • Future Generations Commissioner’s Advice
  • Community Green Pledges
    • Self Assessment Pledge Form
    • The Community Buildings & Facilities Pledge
    • The Transport Pledge
    • The Reduce, Reuse and Recycle Pledge
    • The Local and Ethical Produce Pledge
    • The Environment and Nature Pledge
  • Our Partners
  • Contact Us