The purpose of the event is to share local best practice and exemplar projects. It will focus on how communities can take action

Restoring Nature Through Collective Action in Shropshire

The purpose of the event is to share local best practice and exemplar projects. It will focus on how communities can take action and adapt to the acceleration of climate change.

BE INSPIRED

Restoring Nature Through Collective Action in Shropshire

Shropshire Climate Action – Land & Biodiversity Event

Tuesday 15 September | 7.00–9.00 pm

Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shrewsbury

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PROGRAMME

7.00 pm | Welcome & Introduction - Colin Preston

“The ordinary leads to the extraordinary”

An introduction to the role of community action in underpinning nature recovery, with examples of collective action already making a difference across Shropshire.

7.15 pm | Local Nature Recovery Strategy - Lynn Parker

An overview of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, including progress to date and its importance in supporting coordinated action for nature across Shropshire.

The Main Themes

Land | Lead: Charlie Bell – National Trust

A look at the National Trust landscape initiative, supported by Rachel Glover from the National Landscape team, alongside contributions from:

Richard Grindle – Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Betchcott Hill initiative

Exploring how landscape-scale approaches can support nature recovery and climate action.

Food | Lead: Daphne Du Cros – Shropshire Good Food Partnership

With contributions from Kate Mayne and a range of farmer-led initiatives from across the county.

Exploring the connections between food, farming, biodiversity and climate action, and the opportunities for locally led approaches.

Local Communities | Lead: John Hughes – Fordhall Farm

With input from Janet Cobb – Middle Marches Community Land Trust.

Exploring how communities can take collective action to shape the future of land, nature and local resilience.

Water | Lead: Alison Weeks

With contributions from a range of additional speakers and partners to be confirmed.

Considering the role of water, catchment-based action and collaborative approaches in restoring nature and building resilience.

Young Leaders | Lead: Jen Allerton – Shropshire Wildlife Trust

Expectations for the future

A focus on the next generation of environmental leaders, their ambitions for Shropshire, and the role of young people in shaping the future of nature recovery and climate action.

Taking This Forward

SHNL Land & Climate Event

Workshop Rachel Glover

An opportunity to build on the evening’s discussions and identify practical opportunities for collaboration and action.

Shropshire Climate Action Conference

5 November | David Matthews

Looking ahead to the Shropshire Climate Action Conference and how the ideas, connections and priorities emerging from this event can be taken forward.

Closing & Key Outputs

Colin Preston

A final summing up of the evening, identifying the 3–5 key outputs, priorities and needs emerging from the discussion.

From inspiration to collective action.

Be Inspired: Restoring Nature Through Collective Action in Shropshire

Connecting people, land, food, water and communities to create a nature-rich and resilient Shropshire

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