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📢Calling all councils📢     Early registration for #NoMowMay is open now!    This annual campaign calls on all green space managers to help #nature and not mow during May, and also create meaningful change throughout the whole year 🌻   By signing up as early as January this year, we will help you along the way to make a change for nature by providing: 🌱 Our best practice guidance to managing verges and green spaces for nature, in the context of No Mow May.  🌺 Key case studies for change from local authorities across the UK showing a pathway to overcoming challenges such as community support, equipment costs, or green waste management.  🍃 Research and resources such as signs, posters, and infographics to help communicate the change to the local community.     We look forward to helping celebrate your local natural heritage by delivering for #nature, #people, and #climate in 2024 and beyond 🌿   Sign up here (note: this is for councils ONLY) 🍃 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMHZC_P7   You can explore our new 'Managing Road Verges & Greenspaces' toolkit, the go-to-place for guidance on how to best manage your greenspace, here 🌱  👉 https://lnkd.in/eCu9tQKz   #LetItBloomJune #greenspaces #greenspace #greenspacemanagement #roadverges #highways #wildflowers #wildplants #conservation #ecology   #communityempowerment #localauthority #localcommunity #parishcouncil #localcouncil #partnership #partnerships

🌿 We're thrilled to introduce our City's newly established Natural Resources Division! 🌳🌎 Dedicated to preserving our green spaces, this division is actively working with developers to ensure the protection of natural areas before and after construction. Stefan Kalev, Manager of the Natural Resources Division has start off at full throtle, emphasizing the importance of considering factors like soil stabilization, wind protection and shade in the face of our City's rapid growth. 🏡 With a focus on preventing the loss of green spaces, our Natural Resources Division is committed to creating a sustainable and environmentally conscious community. One significant task for the division is tackling invasive species, such as the Brazilian Pepper plants, which pose a threat to our native habitats. 🌿 By addressing this issue, we aim to maintain the balance of our ecosystems and create a healthier environment for all residents. Kudos to Stefan Kalev and the entire Natural Resources Division for their efforts! 🙌 Funding for this initiative is made possible through permitting fees paid by developers, showcasing our City's commitment to responsible and sustainable development. Watch more by clicking on the source: https://loom.ly/5XLQrbA #NorthPortNaturalResources #SustainableDevelopment #PreservingGreenSpaces

Another of our projects this year changed in nature almost before it had begun. In the past twelve years, we have walked most streets in Crewe and have often come across 'empty' tree plots. Often, there will be two or three plots where trees have been planted in past but one will be empty. Originally, the plan was to identify these and make sure there was a tree in each one. However, we quickly learned that Cheshire East Council is planning to introduce a policy which states that each street tree must stand in its own grass verge, which must be at least 1.1m wide, and it must not be within 3m of the carriageway. For Crewe, this means that very few street trees will be replaced (CEC felled 17 street trees in 2023 and planted zero). The street tree is a marvellous thing. Like all trees, it acts as a carbon sink. In addition, it provides shade from the sun and shelter from the rain, not just for people but for our (seemingly) fragile roads, too. Research has shown that motorists drive more slowly and that house prices are likely to be higher along tree-lined roads. Of course, our mental health benefits from seeing and walking amongst beautiful trees and they harbour hundreds of species of insects, providing food for the birds whose song further enhances our lives. In climate and biodiversity crises, trees are crucial. In an urban setting, they are essential elements of good development. We hope that there will be a consultation period before CEC's policy is introduced. Our focus at the moment is on plotting every street tree and empty plot in Crewe. The new policy will mean, of course that CEC has fewer trees to maintain and so it will save money. There may be an element of trying avoiding future costs, that may result from damage caused by tree roots (which may arise if the wrong species has been planted or the tree has been incorrectly planted, e.g. without a root cage). As part of our survey, we will record against each tree whether or not there is visible damage to the surrounding area. We will also record all streets in Crewe where trees could be planted and meet the criteria set out in the proposed policy.

🌿 Breathe Life into Concrete Jungles with Grasscrete... Imagine a city where biodiversity thrives alongside urban development. Grasscrete is turning this vision into reality by enhancing green spaces within concrete landscapes. Our grass paving solutions offer a habitat for local flora and fauna, promoting biodiversity right where we live and work. With Grasscrete, you're not just choosing an eco-friendly paving option; you're contributing to a greener planet. Schools, parks, and businesses can all benefit from the added greenery and ecological balance. Together, we can weave nature back into the fabric of our cities. https://lnkd.in/gwPx6VpT #UrbanBiodiversity #GreenInfrastructure #Grasscrete

A Call for Village Conservation Communities (VCC) - A Substantive #Conservation Approach to Real Estate #Development: https://j.mp/3l7hGJc What can be done to preserve a dwindling number of "forest enclaves" around cities like Atlanta? What we need is a substantive conservation approach to real estate development, a way forward to develop land that is competitive financially with conventional development, preserves the majority of our forested areas, re-integrates urban farms and brings people together around a renewed connection to the land with nature and farm based activities. Clustering the development into walkable villages and hamlets while preserving the majority of the green space on site and connecting to adjacent preserved green spaces. This development approach is called a "Village Conservation Community" (VCC). An age-old traditional approach to development that was the norm prior to the advent of the automobile and suburban development. Village Habitat Design has been planning and promoting this type of development since the organization built a first village conservation community - East Lake Commons - 20 years ago. VCCs are not only good for existing neighborhoods, future residents and developers, but they also create tremendous resilience and hope in a world facing uncertainty regarding climate change, loss of bio-diversity, pandemics and social dis-connectedness. This model can protect nature, provide urban farms ,food and energy resilience, reduce stress on infrastructure, improve health through walking and connection to nature and help incubate small neighborhood businesses. #realestate #sustainability #communities #sustainabledevelopment #development #sustainablecommunities #farms #farming #agriculture #walkability #greenbuilding #Atlanta #Georgia

A Call for Village Conservation Communities (VCC) - A Substantive #Conservation Approach to Real Estate #Development: https://j.mp/3l7hGJc What can be done to preserve a dwindling number of "forest enclaves" around cities like Atlanta? What we need is a substantive conservation approach to real estate development, a way forward to develop land that is competitive financially with conventional development, preserves the majority of our forested areas, re-integrates urban farms and brings people together around a renewed connection to the land with nature and farm based activities. Clustering the development into walkable villages and hamlets while preserving the majority of the green space on site and connecting to adjacent preserved green spaces. This development approach is called a "Village Conservation Community" (VCC). An age-old traditional approach to development that was the norm prior to the advent of the automobile and suburban development. Village Habitat Design has been planning and promoting this type of development since the organization built a first village conservation community - East Lake Commons - 20 years ago. VCCs are not only good for existing neighborhoods, future residents and developers, but they also create tremendous resilience and hope in a world facing uncertainty regarding climate change, loss of bio-diversity, pandemics and social dis-connectedness. This model can protect nature, provide urban farms ,food and energy resilience, reduce stress on infrastructure, improve health through walking and connection to nature and help incubate small neighborhood businesses. #realestate #sustainability #communities #sustainabledevelopment #development #sustainablecommunities #farms #farming #agriculture #walkability #greenbuilding #Atlanta #Georgia

A Call for Village Conservation Communities (VCC) - A Substantive #Conservation Approach to Real Estate #Development: https://j.mp/3l7hGJc What can be done to preserve a dwindling number of "forest enclaves" around cities like Atlanta? What we need is a substantive conservation approach to real estate development, a way forward to develop land that is competitive financially with conventional development, preserves the majority of our forested areas, re-integrates urban farms and brings people together around a renewed connection to the land with nature and farm based activities. Clustering the development into walkable villages and hamlets while preserving the majority of the green space on site and connecting to adjacent preserved green spaces. This development approach is called a "Village Conservation Community" (VCC). An age-old traditional approach to development that was the norm prior to the advent of the automobile and suburban development. Village Habitat Design has been planning and promoting this type of development since the organization built a first village conservation community - East Lake Commons - 20 years ago. VCCs are not only good for existing neighborhoods, future residents and developers, but they also create tremendous resilience and hope in a world facing uncertainty regarding climate change, loss of bio-diversity, pandemics and social dis-connectedness. This model can protect nature, provide urban farms ,food and energy resilience, reduce stress on infrastructure, improve health through walking and connection to nature and help incubate small neighborhood businesses. #realestate #sustainability #communities #sustainabledevelopment #development #sustainablecommunities #farms #farming #agriculture #walkability #greenbuilding #Atlanta #Georgia

A Call for Village Conservation Communities (VCC) - A Substantive #Conservation Approach to Real Estate #Development: https://j.mp/3l7hGJc What can be done to preserve a dwindling number of "forest enclaves" around cities like Atlanta? What we need is a substantive conservation approach to real estate development, a way forward to develop land that is competitive financially with conventional development, preserves the majority of our forested areas, re-integrates urban farms and brings people together around a renewed connection to the land with nature and farm based activities. Clustering the development into walkable villages and hamlets while preserving the majority of the green space on site and connecting to adjacent preserved green spaces. This development approach is called a "Village Conservation Community" (VCC). An age-old traditional approach to development that was the norm prior to the advent of the automobile and suburban development. Village Habitat Design has been planning and promoting this type of development since the organization built a first village conservation community - East Lake Commons - 20 years ago. VCCs are not only good for existing neighborhoods, future residents and developers, but they also create tremendous resilience and hope in a world facing uncertainty regarding climate change, loss of bio-diversity, pandemics and social dis-connectedness. This model can protect nature, provide urban farms ,food and energy resilience, reduce stress on infrastructure, improve health through walking and connection to nature and help incubate small neighborhood businesses. #realestate #sustainability #communities #sustainabledevelopment #development #sustainablecommunities #farms #farming #agriculture #walkability #greenbuilding #Atlanta #Georgia

A Call for Village Conservation Communities (VCC) - A Substantive #Conservation Approach to Real Estate #Development: https://j.mp/3l7hGJc What can be done to preserve a dwindling number of "forest enclaves" around cities like Atlanta? What we need is a substantive conservation approach to real estate development, a way forward to develop land that is competitive financially with conventional development, preserves the majority of our forested areas, re-integrates urban farms and brings people together around a renewed connection to the land with nature and farm based activities. Clustering the development into walkable villages and hamlets while preserving the majority of the green space on site and connecting to adjacent preserved green spaces. This development approach is called a "Village Conservation Community" (VCC). An age-old traditional approach to development that was the norm prior to the advent of the automobile and suburban development. Village Habitat Design has been planning and promoting this type of development since the organization built a first village conservation community - East Lake Commons - 20 years ago. VCCs are not only good for existing neighborhoods, future residents and developers, but they also create tremendous resilience and hope in a world facing uncertainty regarding climate change, loss of bio-diversity, pandemics and social dis-connectedness. This model can protect nature, provide urban farms ,food and energy resilience, reduce stress on infrastructure, improve health through walking and connection to nature and help incubate small neighborhood businesses. #realestate #sustainability #communities #sustainabledevelopment #development #sustainablecommunities #farms #farming #agriculture #walkability #greenbuilding #Atlanta #Georgia

A Call for Village Conservation Communities (VCC) - A Substantive #Conservation Approach to Real Estate #Development: https://j.mp/3l7hGJc What can be done to preserve a dwindling number of "forest enclaves" around cities like Atlanta? What we need is a substantive conservation approach to real estate development, a way forward to develop land that is competitive financially with conventional development, preserves the majority of our forested areas, re-integrates urban farms and brings people together around a renewed connection to the land with nature and farm based activities. Clustering the development into walkable villages and hamlets while preserving the majority of the green space on site and connecting to adjacent preserved green spaces. This development approach is called a "Village Conservation Community" (VCC). An age-old traditional approach to development that was the norm prior to the advent of the automobile and suburban development. Village Habitat Design has been planning and promoting this type of development since the organization built a first village conservation community - East Lake Commons - 20 years ago. VCCs are not only good for existing neighborhoods, future residents and developers, but they also create tremendous resilience and hope in a world facing uncertainty regarding climate change, loss of bio-diversity, pandemics and social dis-connectedness. This model can protect nature, provide urban farms ,food and energy resilience, reduce stress on infrastructure, improve health through walking and connection to nature and help incubate small neighborhood businesses. #realestate #sustainability #communities #sustainabledevelopment #development #sustainablecommunities #farms #farming #agriculture #walkability #greenbuilding #Atlanta #Georgia