Environment Strategy
The environment is an important issue in Lanarkshire. Both North and South Lanarkshire councils are committed to reducing the impact of human activity on the natural environment. Energy efficiency, air quality, waste management and biodiversity all feature in the environment strategies for Lanarkshire. These strategies are in place to ensure that Lanarkshire remains a beautiful area for future generations by helping to reduce our impact on the Earth's resources and the local environment.
Energy efficiency is something we can all take part in and there is more information about ways to be more energy efficient on this website.
By monitoring the pollutants in the air we can help improve air quality in Lanarkshire. Better air quality means fewer hazards to health from air pollution.
In recent years, the way we approach waste management has changed. The increased importance of sustainable development has resulted in more recycling and this is reflected in the environment strategy. Minimising waste by re-use, recovery or recycling and reducing the use of packaging materials will help Lanarkshire become more environmentally friendly.
Conserving our biodiversity does not just mean making sure that rare habitats or species do not become extinct. It is also about making sure that the common species we enjoy watching, such as frogs, butterflies and birds, and habitats like woodlands that we enjoy walking through stay widespread and do not disappear from the close by the areas that we live in. There are many nature reserves in Lanarkshire that you can visit to learn more about the natural habitats in your area.
To learn about the environment strategy in place for your local area use the links below to access your local council's strategy.
