Monmouthshire County Council has launched a consultation on the Local Nature Recovery Action Plan (NRAP) and Green Infrastructure Strategy.
Monmouthshire County Council said it aimed to understand how the climate and nature emergency impacts Monmouthshire residents and gather valuable insight on how it can support communities.
The council’s Climate and Nature Emergency Strategy is built on four interconnected pillars: Council Emissions, Nature Recovery, Rivers and Ocean, and Communities and Climate. It said that central to its efforts was 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 the 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, the council said, adding that its strategy aims to create a connected network of green spaces to improve health, support biodiversity, enhance ecosystem resilience, increase climate resilience, preserve 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.
The consultation was launched at the Usk Show.
To find out more about the strategy and take part in the consultation, visit: https://www.monlife.co.uk/outdoor/green-infrastructure/local-nrap-and-gi-strategy-consultation/
