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Our Local Biodiversity Action Plan

The Local Biodiversity Action Plan for Richmond upon Thames is the culmination of many years' work by many organisations and charities, including the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, London Natural History Society, London Wildlife Trust, The Royal Parks, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Thames Landscape Strategy and the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust, professional bodies, communities and local residents within the borough.

The Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) sets out the framework for the protection, conservation and enhancement of wildlife within Richmond upon Thames. The list of habitats and species in this plan is not exhaustive, but the Richmond Biodiversity Action Plan aims to concentrate on and prioritise those habitats and species which are rare, in decline, or characteristic of Richmond, which will help raise the profile of biodiversity, as it is a widely held belief that making a Biodiversity Action Plan relevant to local people through active involvement will ensure pro-active action 'on the ground'.

The key to the success of these Action Plans is their implementation. We are fortunate in this borough to have the support of many local groups, individuals, statutory agencies and land managers who work together to play an important role in the protection and enhancement of these species and habitats. The LBAP sets out the practical ways in which each person can play their part in the Biodiversity Action Planning process. However, the list of partners is not exclusive and new partners are both welcome and needed.

Biodiversity is the borough's prime natural asset. We want to encourage everyone to work in partnership to conserve and enhance the rich diversity of habitats and species and ensure they are protected for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations. So if you live or work in the borough and would like to get involved with implementing Richmond's Biodiversity Action Plan, please e-mail your details using the Contact Us page.

Download copies of the Action Plans or other documents you require

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For the Full Document Richmond Biodiversity Action Plan.pdf. Note this file is over 2Mb long. The Jpg file for the cover is here; note this too is 2Mb and you will need to adjust its print size.

You can also download leaflets below - Their file size is shown in (brackets)