Calderdale’s distinctive countryside is something that can always lift our spirits. We need to protect and look after it so that it can store carbon and support our wildlife.
Key actions
- Write an Ecological Emergency Plan by the end of 2023.
- Restore our peatlands through research. Continue to raise awareness of the importance of this unique environment.
- Support the delivery of the White Rose Forest Action Plan and play our part in creating the Northern Forest.
How you can help
- To start:
- Grow vegetables and flowers.
- Create habitats for birds and insects.
- Avoid compost that contains peat.
- Only use natural gardening techniques (no artificial grass).
- Volunteer your time. Plant trees or help restore our moorlands. Visit:
- Landowners and farmers have an important role to play when it comes to Net Zero. For detailed advice on land management, visit: Calder Rivers Trust.