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Nature doesn't thrive in places if the people nearby are struggling. So how do we embed people and community in nature recovery? Edel McGurk part of Big Chalk has some thoughts. Starting with honest & humble questions: What sort of place do you want to live and work in? What sort of place do you want your children to live in? What are the problems you want to fix? "This is by no means about diminishing the importance of nature recovery or inviting lesser outcomes, and definitely not about inviting harm for the environment. But questions like this enable us build understanding, to find the common ground and ultimately agree on powerful shared ambitions which benefit people and nature."

Will you make a pledge this World Wetlands Day? This Sunday, 2nd February, is a celebration of wetlands across the world and the key role they play in biodiversity. It's an opportunity to shine a light on the important ecosystem services they provide. Wetlands aren’t just nature reserves tucked away in the countryside, they can be an integral part of sustainable housing developments, as proven by Peabody in their regeneration of Thamesmead. As the UK faces growing challenges from flooding, water pollution, and biodiversity loss, we need to embed nature-based solutions, like wetlands, into our communities. Well-designed wetlands can: ✅ Reduce flood risks by naturally managing water runoff ✅ Improve water quality by filtering pollutants ✅ Support biodiversity by creating habitats for wildlife ✅ Enhance well-being by providing beautiful, accessible green spaces At The Green Partnership, we're working towards a future where housing developments don’t just include nature but actively restore and enhance it. Our client Peabody’s falgship scheme, #Thamesmead, is a fantastic example of this in action. By integrating wetlands into their urban landscape, they’re boosting biodiversity, strengthening climate resilience, and improving quality of life for residents. As we mark World Wetlands Day, the question is: How can more housing providers embrace wetlands and green infrastructure at every stage of design, planning, development and management? 🔗 Read more about Thamesmead’s wetlands here: https://lnkd.in/eFA_RUiJ 📢 Make a pledge for your organisation here: https://lnkd.in/gHdvw8yP #WorldWetlandsDay #NaturePositiveHousing #SustainableDevelopment #Biodiversity #GreenInfrastructure

Today is World Environment Day. This year’s theme is ‘Our Land. Our future’, focusing on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience. A number of years ago at our Gaskell Sand Quarry in Western Australia, we decided to restore what the natural vegetation was, which is Banksia Woodlands. We partnered with researchers at the Kings Park & Botanic Gardens Authority in WA to achieve successful regeneration and land restoration outcomes for Banksia Woodlands. As we celebrate World Environment Day, we reflect on our efforts from this restoration project and look forward to sharing more projects that highlight our commitment to sustainability. Watch our case study: https://lnkd.in/g9HGnVwG #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay #LandRestoration #Sustainability

Today is World Environment Day.  This year’s theme is ‘Our Land. Our Future’, focusing on land restoration, desertification and drought resilience.    A number of years ago at our Gaskell Sand Quarry in Western Australia, we decided to restore what the natural vegetation was, which is Banksia Woodlands. We partnered with researchers at the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority in WA to achieve successful regeneration and land restoration outcomes for Banksia Woodlands.     As we celebrate World Environment Day, we reflect on our efforts from this restoration project and look forward to sharing more projects that highlight our commitment to sustainability.    Watch the case study here: https://lnkd.in/g9HGnVwG  #GenerationRestoration #WorldEnvironmentDay #LandRestoration #Sustainability 

I really enjoyed contributing to 🗣 and learning 🧠 from the #NatureNorth strategy focus group today. This is such an important project! I'd recommend following Nature North for details of further consultation events if you're in any way involved with the natural environment 🌿, nature-connectedness 🚶♀️🖇🌻 , or planning & development 🏗 processes in the North of England. Here are some of my contributions to the session. Some controversial ones at the end! What's working well: - Lancashire Wildlife Trust's Carbon Landscapes: excellent example of nature regeneration + biodiversity gain with community involvement and well-managed access - Collaboration between the #GMRingway walking trail (led by CPRE The countryside charity and The Ramblers) and partners like Natural England and National Trust to agree access to natural sites and minimise negative impacts (e.g. by promoting 'dogs on leads' and wildfire avoidance policy). - Trails such as the GM Ringway which give people access to nature in a (relatively) low-impact way. - In Manchester, there's a nice example of one developer (Capital&Centric) genuinely incorporating green space into its developments in conjunction with the local authority. What can we do differently: - Promote SANGs (Sustainable Alternative Natural Greenspaces) much more heavily to both local authorities and developers - and ensure that they are mandatory elements of new developments - For nature connectedness, promote and give access to existing nature sites (where appropriate) more actively and effectively.   What are we missing out: - The interaction between general planning policy (e.g. build more houses) and preservation/expansion of natural spaces. This will be a key issue over the next few years and, as we've already seen, the new government may be even more minded to build on greenbelt than the previous one - The whole environment sector is cliquey and a bit of a closed shop, dominated by activists and professionals from a particular social class, with conversations dominated by Net Zero rather than the positive, appealing aspects of the natural environment. We therefore need to bring into the conversation more ordinary people and those from other fields. #nature #biodiversity #NatureRecovery #SANGs #planning #UrbanPlanning #greenbelt #environment #NaturalEnvironment

Local park and recreation agencies across the country collectively manage 11 million acres of land. Each acre can make an impact on our temperatures, pollution, and ecosystems. 93% of U.S. adults — across all ages, races, political affiliations and regions of the country — agree conservation is an essential role of parks and recreation. According to the Sustainability in Parks and Recreation report, the most common park and recreation sustainability actions are planting trees, transitioning to native and climate-adaptable plants, and updating and retrofitting buildings and other park infrastructure. Learn more about this month's Park Pulse survey: https://lnkd.in/eShFJnFR #PowerOfParks #NRPAParkPulse #ParksAndRec #EnvironmentalResilience

Amanda Lazarevski shares their experience touring The Meadoway, a leading ecological restoration project. This initiative transformed Scarborough's Gatineau hydro corridor into a 16-kilometre urban greenspace, linking Rouge National Urban Park to downtown Toronto. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/tTSE50UmO78

Are you sitting on vacant land and wondering how to make the most out of it? Discover 50 innovative ways to use your land for profit, community engagement, and sustainability. From building spec homes to creating community gardens or even starting a tiny house village, there’s untapped potential waiting for you. ✨ One memorable idea is transforming a piece of land into a thriving community garden. Not only does this beautify the area, but it also brings people together, promotes biodiversity, and can even improve urban air quality🌱. 🌿 With the rise of eco-consciousness, options like solar and wind energy farms are catching attention. Plus, programs exist to support wildlife preservation, offering potential tax incentives. Which idea caught your attention? Do you have unique experiences in using vacant land? Share your thoughts below! For all the creative insights, read the full article: https://lnkd.in/e_8VVua6 #VacantLand #Innovation #Sustainability #Community #OwnerFinancedLand #OwnerFinancing #Landopia #RealEstate 💡🌍

Day21 of #30daymapchallenge The ever expanding urbanized area squizing the natural environment out is captured in this 20-year timelapse for a small community near Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. (Landsat 5, 7, and 8. RGB: IR2, IR1, Red) Understanding the conflict between the natural environment and urbanization is crucial because it highlights the tension between development and sustainability. Urban expansion often leads to habitat destruction, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation, while unchecked exploitation of natural resources can exacerbate climate change and threaten ecosystems. Balancing these competing needs is essential for creating livable cities that minimize ecological footprints, protect natural habitats, and ensure long-term resilience for both human and environmental health. Recognizing this conflict allows policymakers, planners, and communities to adopt strategies that harmonize urban growth with ecological preservation. #landsatexplorer #arcgis #gis #remotesensing #urbansprawl #remotesensing #landsat #Queensland #Australia #Brisbane

🌱💧Explore the City of Canning's innovative Lake Street Urban Stream project, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing urban water management and creating vibrant green spaces in our communities. This project not only improves water quality but also provides a beautiful, natural habitat for local wildlife. The project is part of the Drainage for Liveability Program, a #waterwise initiative by Water Corporation and us at DWER. 👉Learn how this initiative is making a difference in urban sustainability and community well-being: https://ow.ly/zbAm50Uo47L. #KepKatitjin #ClimateResilience #WaterConservation #WaterManagement #BetterTogether #sustainability #Environment #GreenLiving #UrbanGreening