When you think about the extent of biodiversity in the town centre, how do you feel?

Unhappy

Why do you feel this way?

There's not enough!

How could the NDP help to increase biodiversity?

• Encourage the inclusion of swift boxes in new developments

• Encourage the inclusion of bee bricks in new developments

• Require new developments to join up habitats whenever possible

• Plant more native trees and shrubs in town centre

• Ban the use of artificial grass in all new developments

• Increase habitat diversity

Currently in the NDP biodiversity is included as a statement, which does not have the same strength as a policy. Would you support the inclusion of a biodiversity policy in the NDP?

Yes

When you think about the extent of biodiversity in the town centre, how do you feel?

Happy

Why do you feel this way?

It's a start! But needs more

How could the NDP help to increase biodiversity?

• Encourage the inclusion of swift boxes in new developments

• Encourage the inclusion of bee bricks in new developments

• Increase habitat diversity

• At beehives, run by volunteers

Currently in the NDP biodiversity is included as a statement, which does not have the same strength as a policy. Would you support the inclusion of a biodiversity policy in the NDP?

Yes

When you think about the extent of biodiversity in the town centre, how do you feel?

Neutral

Why do you feel this way?

Love what I can see (orchids, grass snakes) but these are almost accidental and could be better managed

How could the NDP help to increase biodiversity?

• Encourage the inclusion of swift boxes in new developments

• Require new developments to join up habitats whenever possible

• Increase habitat diversity

Currently in the NDP biodiversity is included as a statement, which does not have the same strength as a policy. Would you support the inclusion of a biodiversity policy in the NDP?

Yes

When you think about the extent of biodiversity in the town centre, how do you feel?

Neutral

Why do you feel this way?

Needs to be more done

How could the NDP help to increase biodiversity?

• Encourage the inclusion of swift boxes in new developments

• Encourage the inclusion of bee bricks in new developments

• Require new developments to join up habitats whenever possible

• Plant more native trees and shrubs in town centre

• Increase habitat diversity

Currently in the NDP biodiversity is included as a statement, which does not have the same strength as a policy. Would you support the inclusion of a biodiversity policy in the NDP?

Yes

When you think about the extent of biodiversity in the town centre, how do you feel?

Happy

Why do you feel this way?

Town centres are usually places for wildlife but there are green spaces in Stroud that allow for this

How could the NDP help to increase biodiversity?

• Encourage the inclusion of swift boxes in new developments

• Encourage the inclusion of bee bricks in new developments

• Require new developments to join up habitats whenever possible

• Plant more native trees and shrubs in town centre

• Increase habitat diversity

• Ban the use of artificial grass in all new developments

Currently in the NDP biodiversity is included as a statement, which does not have the same strength as a policy. Would you support the inclusion of a biodiversity policy in the NDP?

Yes