Support
Draft Black Country Plan
Representation ID: 18527
Received: 11/10/2021
Respondent: The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and the Black Country
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Support: WTBBC support the pursuance of an integrated and well-connected multifunctional open space network. This point links with Policy ENV8: strengthening (through extension, increased access and enhanced value) and providing components of a high quality, multifunctional green space and greenway network. WTBBC are of the view that to fully realise many of the BCP’s aspirations that mapping of the existing multifunctional green space and greenway network should be undertaken in parallel with the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. This will enable targeted investment in the network which maximises biodiversity, social and a range of other ecosystem services benefits.
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Support: WTBBC support the recognition of the value of protecting and enhancing the Black Country canal network in achieving well-designed places.