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Biodiversity is a fairly
new word to our language, but it is becoming more
and more commonly used and understood. It simply
signifies the variety of life on earth in all its
shapes and sizes – from smallest insect and
fungus to the largest mammal or tree. In Scotland
alone we may have around 90,000 species; worldwide
there could be at least 30 million!
Tayside has a very rich
biodiversity resource that is vital to its economy:
tourism relies on our beautiful landscape, insects
pollinate our crops, and the land provides raw materials
for our food, drink, clothing, buildings and roads.
The Tayside Biodiversity Action Plan has two main
aims:
to co-ordinate existing actions, as well as initiating
and co-ordinating new ones; and to conserve and enhance
the region’s biodiversity, taking into account
both local and national priorities. This is not just
the task of government - it concerns everyone. We
are all responsible for our actions and the impacts
we have on our local surroundings. |
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| The Partnership covers the three local authority
areas of Angus, Dundee City and Perth & Kinross |
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FUNDING - SELECT
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NEWSLETTERS |
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EVENTS -
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GARDENING, PROJECT NEWS |
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INFORMATION & PROJECTS -
SELECT HERE FOR HOUSEHOLDERS', PLANNERS AND DEVELOPERS'
GUIDANCE; ORCHARDS, GREEN GRAVEYARD INITIATIVE |
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SPECIES
INFORMATION - YOUR HELP IS NEEDED WITH OUR
BUMBLEBEE, SWIFT AND BARN OWL (AND OTHER)
SURVEYS |
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PROFESSIONAL -
SELECT HERE FOR SCOTTISH RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME,
DEVELOPERS GUIDE, PRIORITY SPECIES, SEMINARS |
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BIODIVERSITY
ACTION PLAN - SELECT HERE FOR COASTAL, FARMLAND,
UPLAND, URBAN, WATER, WOODLAND |
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