1. Devon Community Action for Wildlife
Phil Collins, Devon LNP Board member

2. A bit about the LNP…….our vision
To maximise collaboration in order to
ensure that a healthy natural environment underpins a high quality of life across Devon with a strong green economy and healthy communities.

3. Origins
The need for LNPs was recognised in the Gov’s 2011 Natural Environment White Paper.
Natural Devon was given LNP status by Ministers in late 2012 along with the 47 other LNPs in England.
Natural Devon covers Devon (including Torbay but not Plymouth)

4. Why is Natural Devon needed?
Our quality of life in Devon is currently generally high. However …..
Climate Emergency
Wildlife crisis – insect declines…….
Population growth - associated housing and infrastructure
Drive to increase productivity and increase wages
Invasives, Ash Dieback, intensive agriculture
Uncertain future………Brexit…….???

5. Our environment underpins our lives
The health value of the UK’s green spaces is £30 billion a year
The cost of replacing pollination services provided by bees is ~ £1.8 billion a year in the UK
Visitors to the East Devon coast spend over £250 million each year
The value of Brixham’s fish landing is £22 million a year
‘There is no business on a dead planet’
(Petter Stordalen, Norwegian businessman and billionaire)

6. Schools Complexity Gov deps Farmers RSPB AONBs National Trust
North Devon Biosphere Reserve
Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority
National Parks
West Country Rivers Trust
Natural England
Developers
Community Council of Devon
Gov deps
Exeter University
Schools
Farmers
RSPB
FWAG SW
Fishermen
Active Devon
AONBs
Forestry sector
National Trust
South West Water
Devon Wildlife Trust
GPs
Marine Management Organisation
Public Health
Local Authorities
Businesses
Forestry Commission
Local Enterprise Partnership
River Basin Liaison Panel
Environment Agency
Plymouth University

7. The LNP is all about us working together to
Improve communication and awareness – conferences, newsletter, website, social
Provide an evidence base and champion priorities – see our State of Environment report
Influence decisions (national and local)
Facilitate effective joint working / networking / collaboration

8. Natural Devon structure
Board – To provide leadership. Represents a wide range of sectors (Chair: Dr James Szymankiewicz, North Devon GP)
Working Group – To improve collaborative working
Forum - Open to anyone to join. Please do.
Coordination – DCC’s Environment team. LNP Manager - Sarah Jennings (County Ecologist)
NOT a new organisation with dedicated staff or resource – we are a partnership.

9. Some current areas of work
Naturally Healthy
Development – net gain
Outdoor Learning
Farming support
Invasive species
Climate Emergency
Get Devon Buzzing
Nature Recovery Network
Sustainable Seas
State of Environment report

10. Community Action for Wildlife
Current areas of work
Community Action for Wildlife
how can we all do more for wildlife?
how can communities and individuals be better support to do so……..?
Your opportunity to give context for your stuff – adding thoughts to flip charts through the day etc etc

11. Today - logistics Fire exits……… Toilets…….
Agenda…….. workshops (on your badge / see map)……food (vegie / labelled)
Rules for the day!
No development discussions allowed. If a separate event on wildlife and development would be useful please speak to Sarah J…..
Please (please please) do not change workshop without discussing with Sarah J first as some are at capacity………
Donations: As today is free of charge please do make a donation to community wildlife action – box at reception. You will all be ed after the event so that you can apply for this funding……..

12. Thank you to all speakers and attendees Please enjoy the day!