Taking action for nature
To achieve our vision of a Wilder Essex, wildlife needs to be able to expand across our landscape. From rivers to road verges, woodlands to ponds, and gardens to city parks, we need to restore our landscape and connect up our wild places, so the county can be a safe haven for nature. As our climate changes, creating corridors will not only help bring wildlife back, it will help it become more resilient in the face of climate change. While only 30% of Essex is considered to be urban, 80% of residents in the county are considered to be ‘urbanites’. It’s here, in our urban environments where local people are taking local action for nature. This people-power within communities is vital to creating real change for the better.
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WILD SUMMER 2022
