Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council declared a nature emergency in 2024.
The Nature Recovery Declaration would act as a formal acknowledgement by the Council of the current nature crisis and provide a strong commitment to nature’s recovery
— Cabinet (Source)
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council has 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire Moorlands District Council | This council | 2024 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rugby Borough Council | 73.9% | No | No | No | |
| Monmouthshire County Council | 73.8% | No | No | No | |
| Wrexham County Borough Council | 73.3% | 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| Wyre Borough Council | 73.1% | No | No | No | |
| East Staffordshire District Council | 72.9% | 2022 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| South Kesteven District Council | 71.4% | No | No | No | |
| Westmorland and Furness Council | 71.4% | 2022 | No | No | No |
| Staffordshire County Council | 71.1% | 2022 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Cheshire West and Chester Council | 71.0% | No | No | No | |
| East Riding of Yorkshire Council | 71.0% | No | No | No |
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Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.