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Nature recovery

Nature recovery

Nature is threated by climate change. This is leading to: 

  • habitat loss for animals 
  • lower numbers and less variety of animals and plants  
  • invasive species (animals and plants) threatening the balance of ecosystems 

We declared an ecological emergency in 2019, and have been doing our part to double the nature in South Cambridgeshire. This will help to increase biodiversity and allow nature to recover from the effects of climate change. 

Our plan to support nature recovery: 

Community involvement 

Parish and town councils and communities play a big role in nature recovery. Natural Cambridgeshire's Local Nature Recovery Toolkit gives great advice on how local groups can help. 

We’re always looking to support nature recovery efforts. An example of this is our support for the work of Cambridge Nature Network. Find out a bit more about what they do in the video below.  

Find out more on the biodiversity duty for parish councils.

 

Nature recovery projects

Swavesey Parish Council and The Sustainability Hub 

This project focusses on community orchards, wildflowers, public engagement events, community garden areas. Read the Swavesey case study for more information. You can contact them by emailing clerk@swavesey.org.uk.

Sustainable Cottenham 

The work done in Cottenham by local nature recovery groups includes new ponds, tree planting and woodland restoration. You can contact them by emailing chris@sustainablecottenham.org.uk 

Girton Parish Council Nature Recovery 

This project is focused on writing a Local Nature Recovery Plan and crowdfunding. For more information please email lnrp@girton-pc.gov.uk

Willingham Parish Council 

The parish council’s nature recovery work at several sites in the village includes a community orchard and playing fields. You can contact them by emailing clerk@willinghamparishcouncil.gov.uk 

Histon and Impington Green Spaces 

This project focusses on land management for biodiversity, education and and enjoyment. You can contact them by emailing hello@higreenspaces.org

Bassingbourn Zero Carbon Collective 

Bassingbourn Zero Carbon Collective have been working on a  range of wildlife projects including swift nest boxes, native tree planting and an interactive tree trail.  You can contact them by emailing biodiversity.zcc@gmail.com 

Advice on wildlife and development

Here are some resources to help with wildlife issues and development: 

Reporting pollution and wildlife issues 

Wildlife crime

If you see a wildlife crime happening, call 999. For non-emergencies, call 101. To give information anonymously, call Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111. 

If safe, take photos and ask the police for an incident number. 

Wildlife crime can include: 

  • harm to badgers, birds of prey, and bats 
  • illegal trade in endangered species 
  • poaching and coursing 
  • theft or disturbance of wild birds or their eggs/nests 
  • theft or disturbance of wild animals, plants and habitats 
  • animal cruelty 
  • Introducing invasive species 
  • hunting with dogs.