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DEVELOPMENT PLAN 2005-2009
Since its foundation in 1970, Warwickshire Wildlife Trust has grown
every year in membership numbers, in action and in influence. In recent
years it has planned its future development with a series of five-year
plans, highlighting where it wants to go and what its priorities are. This
document builds on previous plans and achievements, setting out our aims
until the end of 2009. Over the five-year period from 2005 to 2009 we
expect that the pressures on wildlife and the natural environment will
continue, with both development and agricultural changes being key issues
locally, and climate change having impacts too. At the same time
the Government’s Sustainable Development agenda, coupled with the UK
Biodiversity Action Plan, should mean that both the environment and
biodiversity gain in profile at a national level. Our challenge will be to
translate these issues into actions locally, building on the clear public
support for nature, wildlife and the environment.
Our strategies & priorities
In order to achieve our Vision
& Mission, given the context of our work and the issues facing us,
we will inevitably have to prioritise and target our efforts. We simply
cannot protect all of Warwickshire’s wildlife on our own, and will work
in partnership with many organisations and individuals to achieve our
goals.
We will carry out our work in three broad
activity areas: Wildlife Havens, Wildlife Champions, and People
and Wildlife, with a fourth area, Managing our Business, to
ensure we maximise our efficiency and effectiveness. These headings link
directly with our nationally agreed Wildlife Trust priorities for the UK
as well as with priorities for the West Midlands Region.
- Wildlife Havens includes all our ‘on
the ground’ work to identify, protect and enhance areas of land for
wildlife.
- Wildlife Champions brings together our
work to influence others, including campaigns, working with planners,
farmers and other partners, and lobbying for wildlife protection.
- People and Wildlife includes all our
education activities and community-based work, alongside Visitor
Centres, membership services, events and activities for everyone.
Managing our Business
encompasses all our management systems, including quality, Health &
Safety and financial management as well as our external promotions,
publicity and marketing activities.
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