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Goal 3 - The natural environment is at the heart of planning, policy & decision-making

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
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Local Nature Partnership - Birmingham and Black Country

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.
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Natural Rivers and Green Corridors

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.
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Natural Prospects

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. 
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Natural Rivers, Green Corridors - Phase 2

Natural Rivers Green Corridors (NRGC) 2 is the follow up project to the successful NRGC1 project that concluded in 2021. Our work in NRGC2 continues to focus on improving the condition of the…