We were pleased to be invited to give evidence to the Hampshire 2050 Commission. 

A Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust spokesperson said: "We ask the Commission to place nature’s recovery at the heart of a vision for Hampshire in 2050.

"The natural environment has the potential to be the county’s greatest asset – underpinning the health and prosperity of our local communities and of future generations. 

"Simply maintaining the status quo is not enough and will lead to continued terminal declines in the health of the natural environment, loss of iconic and economically important places and species, and consequently damage to our health and well-being.  

"A step-change in investments, attitudes and behaviours is needed across all sectors of society".

Our asks for nature for 2050

• Investment in the Nature Recovery Network 
• Biodiversity net gain from all development plans and projects 
• Rivers and streams re-naturalised for people and wildlife
• Natural coastlines that protect citizens from rising sea levels and accommodate wildlife
• Pollution-free and protected sea habitats
• A wildlife-rich farmed landscape
• People connected with their local green spaces
• More, larger and joined up areas where wildlife can take precedence and recover

Download and read our full submission