Monmouthshire County Council has launched a consultation on the Local Nature Recovery Action Plan (NRAP) and Green Infrastructure Strategy.
Between the 14th of September and the 24th of October, we aim to understand how the climate and nature emergency impacts Monmouthshire residents and gather valuable insight on how we can support our communities.
Monmouthshire County Council is unwavering in its commitment to enhancing and preserving our natural environment under the Environment Wales Act 2016. Our Climate and Nature Emergency Strategy is built on four interconnected pillars: Council Emissions, Nature Recovery, Rivers and Ocean, and Communities and Climate. Central to our efforts is the Nature Recovery pillar, which will be advanced through the Monmouthshire Local Nature Recovery Action Plan (NRAP) and the Green Infrastructure Strategy.
The Monmouthshire Local NRAP is a collaboration between MCC and the Monmouthshire Local Nature Partnership. It provides a roadmap for local conservation efforts, offering practical steps to reverse biodiversity decline and strengthen ecosystem resilience across Monmouthshire. The plan aims to support everyone, from individuals and communities to businesses and conservationists.
The Green Infrastructure Strategy encompasses all natural components of our landscape, including trees, plants, green spaces, grasslands, and water features such as ponds and rivers. These elements are vital for environmental health, societal well-being, and economic stability. Our strategy aims to create a connected network of green spaces to improve health, support biodiversity, enhance ecosystem resilience, increase climate resilience, preserve our landscapes, and promote sustainable economic growth. A key focus is on protecting and restoring natural habitats to support wildlife and increase ecosystem resilience through innovative projects and partnerships, ultimately improving health outcomes and promoting climate action on a larger scale.
Our consultation, which launches today at the Usk Show, is a crucial opportunity for you to share your feedback on the NRAP and Green Infrastructure Strategy. Your opinions on how the nature emergency affects Monmouthshire and your ideas on the support needed to motivate communities to take action are invaluable.
To find out more about the strategy and take part in the consultation, please visit: https://www.monlife.co.uk/outdoor/green-infrastructure/local-nrap-and-gi-strategy-consultation/