24 April 2014
London
Biodiversity is the variety of all life on our planet. This includes all species of plants and animals and the natural systems that support them. It is therefore vital not just in itself, but our very own survival depends upon it.
Recognising that a healthy, well functioning natural environment is the foundation of sustained economic growth, and that society cannot flourish without the benefits and services our natural environment provides, the government is striving to put the value of nature at the heart of decision making – in government departments, local authorities, communities and businesses.
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