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The Edinburgh Biodiversity Action Plan
2000 - 2004

Foreword by David Bellamy

Introduction

The Edinburgh Biodiversity Action Plan is a new and far-reaching initiative to conserve and enhance the Capital’s natural heritage. It is part of a global movement to safeguard the biodiversity of our planet. The term "biodiversity" encapsulates all that we mean by the health of our natural environment and, ultimately, the quality of our lives. To this end, the Action Plan puts forward an ambitious programme of carefully targeted actions to enrich the living habitats of Edinburgh and address the welfare of key plant and animal species. However, we are all responsible for the health and wealth of our surroundings. The Edinburgh Biodiversity Action Plan challenges us all to contribute to conserving biodiversity in whatever way we can.

Background

A New Approach to Conservation

What is Biodiversity?

Why A Biodiversity Action Plan?

Why Conserve Biodiversity?

Volcanoes & Ice: The Influence of Geology on Edinburgh’s Biodiversity

The Natural Environment of Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Biodiversity Action Plan

Species Action Plans

Habitat Action Plans

Plan Implementation

Plan Monitoring

Additional Plans

10 ways to promote Biodiversity

How to get involved

The 12 Habitat Actions Plans

Mammals

Birds

Reptiles, Amphibians & Fish

Invertebrates

Trees, Shrubs & Flowering Plants

Ferns & Lower Plants

Acknowledgements

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