Worcestershire biodiversity action plan identifies 17 habitats and 26 species, or species groups, which are of particular conservation priority.

The National Planning Policy Framework (2012) sets out the national policies on the protection of biodiversity within the planning system.

The Worcestershire County Council ecology team provide a range of in-house ecological services.

The Worcestershire Habitat Inventory 2 is a mapping tool that displays land use and habitat data.

The purpose of the project is to identify, protect and manage verges of significant conservation interest.

The act created Natural England and the Commission for Rural Communities.

Worcestershire has a rich and diverse countryside which includes areas of international, national, county and local importance.

In October 2015 Worcestershire County Council declared itself a ‘pollinator-friendly’ county.

Worcestershire County Council has been appointed as the Responsible Authority for preparation of the county’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).

The Local Nature Partnership (LNP) brings together local organisations, businesses and people who want to improve Worcestershire's environment.

Landscape Character Assessment is a tool for identifying the patterns that make each type of landscape distinct to those who live and work in it.

The Woodland guidelines document provides guidance on native woodland planting and management in Worcestershire.

Find out how you can get involved in planning.

Information about the different planning policies, strategies and supporting information that helps guide development in Worcestershire.

Check the progress of planning applications or find out how to comment on them.

The Monitoring and Enforcement Officer monitors developments to ensure that they are being carried out properly.