Have your say on plans to improve biodiversity and nature

Public consultation is now open on plans to improve biodiversity and improve access to nature across the city region.

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has drafted a GM Local Nature Recovery Strategy, and is asking for people’s views until 31 January 2025.

Events are being held in all GM districts where residents can learn more about the plans, discuss them with experts, and give feedback and suggestions.

The consultation event in Bury is on Wednesday 8 January 2025 in the Mill Gate centre, from 1pm to 4pm.

Councillor Alan Quinn, cabinet member for the environment, climate change and operations, said: “Our natural habit is under threat, and species are declining - from our ash trees and red squirrels to water voles and the humble British sparrow.

“However, we have the chance to help nature through the GM Nature Strategy to plant more trees, fight invasive species, restore peat bogs and intervene using examples such as including nesting bricks in new buildings.

"Please come along to the consultation meeting in Bury, learn more about it, and have your say.”

To find out more about how Greater Manchester’s plan for nature has been developed, visit the website https://www.greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/environment/natural-environment/our-plan-for-nature-recovery.

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Press release issued: 29 November 2024.