Draft Biodiversity Strategy
We are asking residents, organisations and local partners for their views on our draft Biodiversity Strategy, which will help shape the future of nature recovery across the district over the next five years.
Following our biodiversity and climate declaration in 2023, the strategy sets out how the council, organisations, businesses and communities can work together to:
- raise awareness of biodiversity issues across the district
- provide a clear framework to guide decision-making for nature recovery
- support communities, landowners, schools, businesses and developers in protecting and restoring nature
This consultation seeks feedback on the draft Biodiversity Strategy, which includes 32 key actions grouped under six themes: strategic policy working, partnership working, delivery, community working, funding, and audit and planning.
The strategy builds on work already being done by voluntary groups and community organisations across the district. We want to know:
- whether these themes and ambitions reflect your priorities
- if there are any areas or actions you feel are missing
- how we can better support your work in nature recovery
Have your say
Read the draft Biodiversity Strategy and give us your views by completing our survey by 9am on Wednesday 6 May 2026.
Alternatively, you can email your comments to consultations@canterbury.gov.uk or write to Consultations Team, Canterbury City Council, 14 Rose Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2UR.
Paper copies of the questionnaire are available on request. If you would like a copy, please email consultations@canterbury.gov.uk.
If you would like to see what you will be asked before starting the survey, you can view the list of questions.
Published: 11 February 2026