Pledge4Nature

The Birmingham & Black Country Local Nature Partnership (LNP) is one of 48 government approved partnerships set-up to embed the value of the natural environment in local policy and decisions for the benefit of nature, people and the economy

The LNP Board comprises high level decision-makers representing business and the private sector, local authorities, the DEFRA agencies, Natural England, partnerships that benefit the natural environment, the health and well-being sector and the voluntary sector. The LNP is chaired by Georgia Stokes, CEO of The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country. The Trust also provides a secretariat function.

The population of Birmingham and the Black Country exceeds 2 million people and is expected to rise dramatically. Birmingham’s population is forecast to grow at a rate of 12% until 2032, resulting in an increase of more than 150,000 people. To account for this, Birmingham City Council is planning to build in excess of 50,000 new homes. The Black Country expects a population growth of over 60,00 in the same period with a need for at least 40,000 new homes. The acute need for new houses and infrastructure brings increased pressure on nature and wildlife

Join us for the first ever Birmingham Fungi Festival on Sunday 26th October 2025!

Natural Rivers and Green Corridors a European Regional Development Funded project aiming to enhance the River Rea catchment and surrounding habitats for all wildlife to enjoy.

Business partner since September 2022.

Improving a stretch of the Birmingham Mainline Canal foraging habitat for birds, butterflies and bees.
In November 2012 the Canal and Rivers Trust, with support from the Birmingham & Black Country Nature Improvement Area, started work on a project to improve linkage between the Dudley and Birmingham canal networks.
The 'Main Line Canal Wildlife Enhancement' project linked the Netherton Branch Canal, Gower Branch Canal and Sheepwash Urban Park Wildlife Sites to the heart of Birmingham via the canal network.

Do you love wildlife and working outdoors? Are you practical and willing to learn new skills? Ever thought about a career in nature conservation? Natural Prospects offers a series of 24 one-year practical conservation training placements to highly motivated individuals with a keen interest in wildlife and conservation.
If you are looking to start your conservation career in Birmingham or the Black Country, you could be eligible for Natural Prospects.