Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has not declared a nature emergency.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has not committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council | This council | No | No | No | |
| Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council | 83.3% | No | No | No | |
| Caerphilly County Borough Council | 83.2% | No | No | No | |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council | 80.9% | No | No | No | |
| Torfaen County Borough Council | 79.5% | 2021 | No | No | No |
| Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council | 79.0% | No | No | No | |
| Pendle Borough Council | 77.3% | No | No | No | |
| Newport City Council | 76.8% | 2021 | No | No | No |
| Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council | 76.8% | 2021 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Ashfield District Council | 76.4% | No | No | No | |
| Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council | 75.2% | 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.