Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
Perth and Kinross Council declared a nature emergency in 2022.
in the ANNUAL CLIMATE ACTION REPORT AND ACTION PLAN UPDATEIt is recommended that the Council:• declares a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency• approves the Climate Action Annual Report (Appendix A) and theassociated detailed Action Plans for 2023/24 (Appendix B)• requests that the Council Leader raises the resource and deliverychallenges associated with addressing the climate and biodiversityemergency with COSLA, Scottish and UK Governments and otherrelevant bodies as appropriate.
— Full council (Source)
Perth and Kinross Council has committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Perth and Kinross Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Perth and Kinross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perth and Kinross Council | This council | 2022 | Yes | No | No |
| Aberdeenshire Council | 82.6% | No | No | No | |
| The Highland Council | 78.5% | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Stirling Council | 75.2% | No | No | No | |
| East Lothian Council | 74.2% | 2023 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Argyll and Bute Council | 73.8% | No | No | No | |
| North Yorkshire Council | 73.7% | No | No | No | |
| Angus Council | 73.0% | No | No | No | |
| York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority | 72.2% | No | No | No | |
| Scottish Borders Council | 69.6% | No | No | No | |
| Derbyshire Dales District Council | 67.6% | 2023 | Yes | Yes | 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.