Piloting the Birmingham City of Nature Plan and building an Alliance to help deliver it
The Birmingham City of Nature Plan and an Alliance to help deliver it will be the legacy of the both the work of the Naturally Birmingham Project and, through the achievements of this pilot project, the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Parks, green spaces and water areas are called ecosystem services.
They give the city a lot of value, as they
- support wildlife and nature (biodiversity)
- improve people’s health and wellbeing
- help communities feel more connected
- make life better for everyone
- reduce the effects of climate change and help us adapt
However, access to green space across the city is not equal. Some sections of our diverse population of over 1 million people face barriers in accessing green spaces, participating in activities, or making full use of facilities on offer.
We know that connection to nature not only provides benefits to the individual, but also creates place attachment and a greater understanding and care for the wider environment.
Download the Birmingham Environmental Map (PDF)
This map may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. If you need an alternative format, email futureparks@bosf.org.uk.
