Biodiversity-Strategy-January-2023

12 The Biodiversity Strategy does not sit in isolation. It has been developed to meet existing commitments within key Council Strategies and is fundamental to the delivery of key priorities and high-level outcomes for the District. A summary is provided below which highlights the significant role and importance of this Strategy. Biodiversity is weaved throughout both the Corporate and Community Plan as standalone actions and as part of more holistic actions to address additional issues such as mental health and well-being, access to the countryside and a green recovery. Fermanagh and Omagh 2030 The Biodiversity Strategy will help contribute to the vision of our Community Plan which is of, ‘a welcoming, shared and inclusive Fermanagh and Omagh, where people and places are healthy, safe, connected and prosperous, and where our outstanding natural, built and cultural heritage is cherished and sustainably managed.’ There are many links and crossovers for biodiversity action in the Community Plan, but in its current phase, biodiversity action relates directly to the following actions: • Working in partnership with communities to build environmental awareness and activities • Promote the protection and enhancement of biodiversity and raise awareness of the value of our natural environment The Council’s Corporate Plan 2020 - 2024 “Our Vision for Fermanagh and Omagh is of a welcoming, shared and inclusive district, where people and places are healthy, safe, connected and prosperous; and where our outstanding natural, built and cultural heritage is cherished and sustainably managed”. Specific outcomes include: Outcome 1: Our people are healthy and well – physically, mentally and emotionally Outcome 3: Our communities are inclusive, safe, resilient and empowered Outcome 6: Our outstanding and culturally rich environment is cherished, sustainably managed and appropriately accessible • Action 23: Commit to a Climate Change Agenda which will reduce our carbon emissions through: • Sustainable management of the Council’s estates and assets • Enhancement and promotion of biodiversity 4.0 Delivering on Our Existing Commitments www.fermanaghomagh.com/communityplanning 2020Update Fermanagh & Omagh 2030 Our Community Plan Fermanagh and Omagh District Council Corporate Plan 2020 - 2024 Delivering Sustainable Change Together www.fermanaghomagh.com