The Review will have helped pinpoint some issues of concern in your school, perhaps even locally or nationally. It is now time to take action!
Top 2 Biodiversity Actions:
To increase the levels of awareness throughout the school and wider community If possible, increase the number of native species and the species diversity in the schools environs
Inform the whole school of the new theme. Why not kick start the Biodiversity Theme by coming up with a new Green Code! Have a whole-school poster/slogan competition using recycled materials. Be sure and display the winning slogan on the Green-Schools Notice Board.
As with previous themes you Action Plan should:
Be in table format
List specific ideas for action
Be clear on who is undertaking each action
Give the times for each action to occur
Include quantifiable realistic targets
Be displayed on your Green-Schools notice board
Refer to the Green-Schools Biodiversity Handbook for lots of great ideas to help you get started.