Nature Emergency UK has been developed by the Woodland Trust in association with mySociety and Climate Emergency UK.
West Devon Borough Council declared a nature emergency in 2019.
West Devon Borough Council recognises that we have a ‘ClimateChange and Biodiversity Emergency’ and that urgent steps need tobe taken to address all matters within the Borough which mayaffect climate change and habitat loss.That this Council recognises that the crisis is both global and localand that Local Government has a role to play in promotingenvironmentally friendly policies. To this end, it is recommendedthat a Working Group be established with cross-group membershipto be decided by the Leader of this Council, in discussion with otherpolitical groupings. To report back within three months with initialrecommendations.”
— Full Council (Source)
West Devon Borough Council has not committed to develop an evidence-based action plan for pushing nature into recovery.
West Devon Borough Council has not committed to embed nature’s recovery into all strategic plans and policy areas.
West Devon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Devon Borough Council | This council | 2019 | No | No | No |
| Torridge District Council | 78.3% | No | No | No | |
| Mid Devon District Council | 73.5% | No | No | No | |
| Carmarthenshire County Council | 73.3% | No | No | No | |
| Powys County Council | 73.2% | 2022 | No | Yes | No |
| Ceredigion County Council | 73.0% | No | No | No | |
| North Devon Council | 69.2% | 2019 | Yes | No | No |
| Pembrokeshire County Council | 68.3% | No | No | No | |
| Herefordshire Council | 67.7% | 2023 | No | No | No |
| Dumfries and Galloway Council | 67.6% | No | No | No | |
| Isle of Anglesey County Council | 66.7% | 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.