Partnership for Biodiversity in Planning

The Partnership for Biodiversity twitter account is not currently in use. For information about the project and contact details please visit our website: biodiversityinplanning.org

We will continue to inspire and empower people to act for nature. As @CraigBennett3 says, "We must reverse the UK's status as one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. We want to see at least a third of land and sea given to nature by 2030. We want our nature back."

On Monday we welcome our new CEO, campaigner @CraigBennett3. He arrives at a critical time, as we wrestle with the fallout from #Covid19 and continue with our fight back against the ongoing nature and climate crises wildlifetrusts.org/news/craig-ben…

The pandemic is not CAUSED by bats respected vice-provost - but by our reckless and unthinking destruction of ecosystems and wild habitats

#Bats are staring to be a more habitual sight in these warmer spring evenings! Did you see a bat last night in your garden? 😊 By far the most common bat species seen flying about gardens are pipistrelle (roughly robin size in flight)

Many thanks to @ThePlanner_RTPI for asking @_BCT_ for an opinion piece, read my article ‘Let’s make the #built #environment a stronghold for our #bats’ here: theplanner.co.uk/opinion/lets-m… 🏘🦇💜 #batsandbuildings #urbanbiodiversity #planning #construction #protectedspecies #lovebats

Check out our feature on 'Biodiversity in planning' in local government 'First' magazine lgafirst.co.uk/comment/biodiv… via @LGAcomms

@Buzz_dont_tweet @BuglifeCymru @SoldierfliesRS Thanks!

@BiodiversityPs @BuglifeCymru @SoldierfliesRS The form is for bee-flies. You can submit ad-hoc bumblebee records on iRecord.

Local authorities can now find all the presentations for our webinar on 'Biodiversity in Planning' freely available online: biodiversityinplanning.org/news/planningw… #TuesdayThoughts

Huge thanks to Tom Hunt @ALERC_NC and Peter Dorrans @WildlifeTrusts for their presentations about how they can support #localgov deliver #Biodiversity in #Planning. You can view the webinar here: cdn.ireland.production.livestorm.io/uploads/media/… #WednesdayWisdom

@ALERC_NC Thank you so much for your presentation - it was clearly appreciated by the participants!

Very happy to do that again, or if there's demand for it, one on a specific aspect.

We've just held a live webinar for #localgov about #Biodiversity in #Planning - you can view it here: cdn.ireland.production.livestorm.io/uploads/media/…

Got plans Saturday night? At 20:30h join millions for #EarthHour (digitally)! "During these times, whilst we may not be able to get together in person, we can still symbolically stand in solidarity w/ millions of others across the world"@WWF @EarthHour 🌍earthhour.org

#Design & #Construction continues despite the #coronavirus outbreak. Don't forget #wildlife may live onsite. Check first & then work with it once on site. Our Wildlife Assessment Check is a free pre-planning tool, with guidance about protected species: biodiversityinplanning.org/wildlife-asses…

One of the ways the LI staff team have been staying connected is by sharing photos from our solo lunchtime walks! Getting out into green space (while we still can) is so important for our wellbeing - but remember to keep a safe distance. Share your own photos with us!

This spring we've teamed up with @The_RHS to go WILD about butterflies!! Many butterflies and moths are declining but by planting the right flowers you can help them out! Download your FREE guide on planting for butterflies👇 wildaboutgardens.org.uk #WildAboutGardens 🦋🌸🌱

Let’s not forget that carbon capture is but one reason why we need to expand woodland. New woods are also needed for wildlife recovery, landscape beauty, reducing floods, cleaning rivers, reducing air pollution & public access & wellbeing. An integrated approach is needed.

Spring is in the air and we are getting an increasing number of reports of bats out hunting insects. For tips on how to make your garden more welcoming to bats have a look at our web page (bats.org.uk/advice/gardeni…) Ideas and projects for everyone to get on with this #weekend.