Biodiversity

The crisis affecting nature is as great as the climate crisis. Caring for creation means looking after our land for the benefit of nature and people.

In 2023 the Church of England Synod recognised the need to respond urgently to the ecological crisis, in line with the global scientific consensus that the climate change and biodiversity loss crises are intricately linked. This means that all parishes must:

i. create a simple land management plan, with reference to the guidance and
examples from Caring for Gods Acre,
ii. work towards an increasing level of Eco Church, including the actions in the ‘Land’
section, and
iii. record the biodiversity of their green spaces, through taking part in Churches
Count On Nature each year.

Find guidance and information about how you can look after the land around your church to encourage biodiversity in the links above and below. Contact barbara.bryant@dioceseofnorwich.org for further help.