Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has not declared a nature emergency.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has not committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Dumfries and Galloway Council has not committed to protect and manage 30% of council landholdings for nature recovery by 2030.
We’re happy to share policy ideas and insights with local authorities.
If your local authority is looking for guidance on tree and nature policies, email governmentaffairs@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
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Take action in your communityHere are the 10 most similar councils, based on a combination of distance, urban/rural split, emissions profile, and deprivation.
| Council | Similarity | Nature emergency | Evidence-based action plan | Embedded in strategy | 30 by 30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries and Galloway Council | This council | No | No | No | |
| Scottish Borders Council | 78.7% | No | No | No | |
| Isle of Anglesey County Council | 77.8% | No | No | No | |
| Powys County Council | 75.2% | 2022 | No | Yes | No |
| Ceredigion County Council | 73.5% | No | No | No | |
| Carmarthenshire County Council | 71.4% | No | No | No | |
| Pembrokeshire County Council | 71.0% | No | No | No | |
| Argyll and Bute Council | 69.9% | No | No | No | |
| East Ayrshire | 69.5% | No | No | No | |
| Shropshire Council | 69.0% | No | No | No | |
| Westmorland and Furness Council | 68.2% | 2022 | No | No | No |
Something not right? We have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of this information. However, if you have any corrections, please contact governmentaffairs@woodlandtrust.org.uk.
Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.