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Conservation and Biodiversity

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Living Wales

A living Wales – a new framework for our environment, our countryside and our seas
We have developed a new approach to managing our environment and natural resources. The Living Wales Programme worked on this new approach between 2010 and 2013.

Natural Resources Wales

Single Environmental Body
Natural Resources Wales is a new body that will influence how we and others manage, use and enjoy Wales’ natural resources to benefit people, the economy and wildlife.

Ban on shooting White-fronted Geese

A consultation on proposals to ban shooting White-fronted Geese to protect an endangered species.
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Biodiversity is the variety of plants and animals we share the planet with and the places they live.

The ecosystems they make up are our life support system which provides us with all our food and medicines and ensures that we have clean air, clean water and fertile soils.

2010 was the International Year of Biodiversity and countries across the world took action to raise awareness of biodiversity and the importance of protecting it.

What you can do

Here are our 5 top tips so you can protect Welsh biodiversity:

  • Volunteer with a local environmental group such as BTCV (British Trust for Conservation Volunteers), Groundwork, Keep Wales Tidy or RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds);
  • Grow your own flowers or your own veg;
  • Join a wildlife group such as Butterfly Conservation, your local Wildlife Trust or a local bat group;
  • Get out and enjoy the countryside and pick up litter when you see it;
  • Find out more about the nature around you by visiting your local library, park or nature reserve.

Visit: Butterfly Conservation (external link)

Visit: Wildlife Trusts Wales (external link)

Visit: Bat Conservation Trust (external link)

You can pledge your support for halting the loss of biodiversity by visiting the Wales Biodiversity Partnership website.

Visit: Pledge 4 Nature: Wales Biodiversity Partnership (external link)

What we are doing

We work closely with the Wales Biodiversity Partnership (WBP). The WBP is made up of key individuals and organisations from the public, private and voluntary sectors. WBP provide leadership and expertise on priorities for action on biodiversity in Wales and promote and monitor the delivery those actions.

Visit: Wales Biodiversity Partnership (external link)

We are developing a Natural Environment Framework called A Living Wales. The framework will have a stronger focus on sustainable land and marine management in Wales. For more information, including how to get involved, please visit our Living Wales pages under the related links on the right.