In this episode, we talk about planning reforms in England, nature ambitions in Wales and Small Sites BNG (Biodiversity Net Gain). Nature In A Nutshell is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM). We are the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and&nbsp;environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad. Visit our website:&nbsp;<a href="https://cieem.net/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://cieem.net/</a> Show notes:<ul><li><a href="https://cieem.net/addressing-the-planning-reform-proposals/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Addressing the Planning Reform Proposals</a></li><li><a href="https://senedd.wales/media/ts0f1ekc/cr-ld16916-e.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CCEI report on Welsh Government's Nature Ambitions</a></li><li><a href="https://senedd.wales/senedd-now/news/welsh-government-s-nature-ambitions-lack-a-plan-action-and-investment/ " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Welsh Parliament news</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c627741l83ro " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BBC News Article</a></li><li><a href="https://cieem.net/cieem-releases-biodiversity-net-gain-for-small-sites-report/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CIEEM Releases Biodiversity Net Gain for Small Sites Report</a></li><li><a href="https://www.rainforestfoundationuk.org/drc-announces-creation-of-the-worlds-largest-community-reserve-what-needs-to-happen-now/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DRC announces plans to create world’s largest tropical forest reserve</a></li></ul> <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

24: Grasslands with Plantlife's Jo Riggall, Land & Planning in England, & Net Benefits for Biodiversity Wales

In every Nature in a Nutshell episode, we sit down to chat about the latest ecology news in the UK and Ireland. We will break down what it means and how it might impact nature, society, and those working in this space in an easily digestible way. Whether you are an aspiring ecologist or environmental manager, there will be something for you.&nbsp;This podcast is brought to you by the Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management. CIEEM is the leading professional membership body representing and supporting ecologists and&nbsp;environmental managers in the UK, Ireland and abroad.With a growing membership and an increasingly influential voice we are transforming the professionalism of the sector, just as our members are transforming understanding of, and attitudes towards, protecting and enhancing our natural environment.Visit our website: https://cieem.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.