Local Authorities

Wales is fortunate to have almost 100% coverage of biodiversity officers in each local authority and national park. Together with the county ecologist, the biodiversity officer provides biodiversity guidance to internal staff and answers external queries relating to wildlife and habitats. Promoting awareness and delivery of biodiversity action in partnership with a host of organisations, each biodiversity officer is an expert on their local patch, looking out for wildlife and seeking new opportunities to enhance our natural heritage for wildlife and for people. Bringing all this information together and channelling the enthusiasm of all partners allows the local partnership to conduct a biodiversity audit where actions can be monitored and progress towards targets tracked. The resultant Local Biodiversity Action Plan (LBAP) is usually formally adopted by the local authority or national park and each local authority and national park in Wales has a local biodiversity action plan (LBAP).

Click here to contact your LBAP officer

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Local Biodiversity Action Plans in Wales