Local Biodiversity Action Plan
In the United Kingdom a local biodiversity action plan (LBAP, pronounced 'ell-bap') is a plan aimed at conserving the fauna, flora and habitats – collectively referred to as biodiversity – of a defined area, usually along local authority boundary lines.[1][2]
The development of such plans at a local level is guided by the publication of a biodiversity action plan at national i.e. UK level and executed locally by 'biodiversity partnerships' which include key stakeholders from different sectors.[3]
LBAPs in the constituent parts of the UK[]
Progress on local plans is overseen by different agencies in each of the four administrations.
England[]
As at January 2012, there were many dozens of LBAPs in England overseen by the statutory agency Natural England.[4]
Northern Ireland[]
The Northern Ireland Environment Agency oversees the production of LBAPs in the province.[5]
Scotland[]
As at January 2012 there were 25 LBAPs in place covering each of Scotland's local authority areas and both the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond and The Trossachs national parks.[6]
Wales[]
By January 2012 there were LBAPs published or in draft form for each of 24 areas identified across Wales including the three national parks.[7] The brings together most of the main players across Wales to assist in the process of assembling and delivering LBAPs.
References[]
- ^ http://ukbars.defra.gov.uk/plans/lbap.asp?S=&L=1&CO=&O=&LBAP=&submitted=1&flipLang=&txtLogout=
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-01-15. Retrieved 2012-01-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/conservation/biodiversity/protectandmanage/ukactionplan.aspx
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-02-14. Retrieved 2012-01-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ http://www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/biodiversity/local_biodiversity_action/lbaps.htm[permanent dead link]
- ^ http://www.snh.gov.uk/protecting-scotlands-nature/safeguarding-biodiversity/working-with-others/local-level-biodiversity-action/[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-07-31. Retrieved 2012-01-22.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Biodiversity
- Action plans
- Conservation in the United Kingdom