Looking After
How we work to look after the National Park, conservation, ranger services, biodiversity and policies.
- The work of the Authority
How we make decisions, the role of Members and staff. - Current consultations
We want your opinions on these consultations - Ranger service
What our rangers and volunteers do around the National Park. - Plans & policies
Corporate plans and policies
Biodiversity
What is Biodiversity?
Biodiversity encompasses the whole variety of life on Earth. This includes all species of plants and animals, the genetic variation among them, and the ecosystems of which they are a part. It is about the commonplace as well as the rarities.
2008-2009 BAP Annual Report is now available
BAP Forum 2008
The forum met on 26 November 2008 at the Medway Centre in Bakewell.
Forum minutes and presentation and workshop downloads.
Why is biodiversity important?
- A biodiverse planet is a healthy planet, the communities of plants and animals that make up life on Earth contribute to the production of clean air and water, and healthy soil.
- Many new foods and medicines have been discovered thanks to the variety of plants and animals on the planet.
- Biodiversity provides pleasure to people, and a source of income for sustainable businesses.
- Biodiversity makes up the character of the landscapes around us.
- But most of all, there is intrinsic value in the variety of plants, animals, fungi and the habitats and ecosystems they inhabit.
Conserving biodiversity in the Peak District is about conserving this range of wildlife habitats, species, and ecological processes for the current generation and for generations to come.
What can you do?
- Join a local conservation group to work on nature reserves or community projects
- Run an environmentally friendly business
- Follow the Countryside Code
- Use public transport
- Create wildlife-friendly gardens at home, work or school
- Make your buildings and gardens bird and bat friendly
Wildlife and Buildings (2MB)
- Enjoy the wildlife on your doorstep
Wildlife on your doorstep (80KB) - Reduce, re-use and recycle
Reduce re-use recycle (140KB) - Buy local products and services produced in sustainable ways
Buy local and sustainable (90KB) - Get involved in national surveys
Hummingbird Hawk-moth and Painted Lady survey
Non-native invasive aquatic plant survey
Be Plant Wise - At the end of February, Defra and the Scottish Government launched the ‘Be Plant Wise’ campaign to highlight the problems of invasive, aquatic plants on Britain’s waterways. More information on the campaign and advice on how the public can help, can be found at: www.direct.gov.uk/beplantwise
