Biodiversity

Worcestershire has a wealth of beautiful and important habitats, from wildflower meadows and woodland, to rivers, canals, ponds and lakes. These are home to many interesting and rare species of plants and animals. Some of these are of great national and international importance, such as the water vole, dormouse, nightingale and great crested newt. However, many of these habitats and species are under threat for reasons including climate change, development, drainage and poor management.

What are we doing in Worcestershire?

Worcestershire County Council is one of many organisations which make up the Worcestershire Biodiversity Partnership. The Partnership have developed a Biodiversity Action Plan for Worcestershire. To find out more, view the Worcestershire Biodiversity web pages or contact the Biodiversity Action Plan Manager on 01905 766852 or email biodiversity@worcestershire.gov.uk. Information on key species and habitats in Worcestershire is also monitored in the  State of the Environment Report.

What can you do?