People asked for views on protecting nature in South Kesteven
People in Lincolnshire are being asked for their views on protecting nature.South Kesteven District Council is consulting on its biodiversity plan, including setting aside land as wildlife habitats.The authority said the feedback would help it "refine and develop its future direction and actions".The consultation runs until 30 June.
Councillor Rhys Baker, cabinet member for environment and waste, said it was a chance for residents, landowners and organisations "to have your say"."I would encourage anyone who has an interest in wildlife and their habitats to take part in this consultation on biodiversity and rewilding," he said."We would like to know what you think of our existing rewilding sites and if there are any other areas of council-owned land you think might be suitable for a biodiversity scheme. "We are also keen to establish how best we can support other organisations and community and voluntary groups to set aside areas of their own land for the benefit of nature."Your feedback will help us measure public support for existing council locations and will also inform us as to how we can best support other organisations to promote biodiversity."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
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