Delivering Nature Networks in Wales
Nature Networks - also known as Resilient Ecological Networks (RENs) - are recognised for their important contribution to nature recovery. They aim to improve the condition of the Protected Sites and their features, whilst building connectivity between them to form functionally connected ecological networks.
In our June 2023 webinar Jim Latham and Liz Hancocks from Natural Resources Wales presented on their work Delivering Nature Networks in Wales. The first part of the webinar outlined the ecological and policy basis of the Nature Network Programme in Wales and how habitat network modelling has been employed to map large-scale priorities for action. The second part looked in more detail at developing RENs in South Central Wales, describing how mapping has been applied and how communities have been involved to achieve delivery.