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Wed, 27th May 2020 14:07:00 |
Coronavirus: Plan to boost environment post-virus urged |
A wildlife charity has suggested ways Wales can recover from the coronavirus outbreak and protect the environment at the same time.
The RSPB wants politicians to commit to its "green recovery" plan, which it says can benefit people, the economy and the environment.
Its plan includes less priority for building new roads in favour of improving public transport.
The Welsh Government said it was committed to a "green-led" recovery.
Katie-Jo Luxton, director of RSPB Cymru, said: "This is the time to put in place a green recovery that will restore nature, tackle climate change and secure the wellbeing of this and future generations.
"Responding to Covid-19 and Brexit presents Wales with a unique opportunity to do things differently.
"We must put aside our reliance on fossil fuels and destructive, polluting industries and instead opt for a plan that stimulates sustainable economic recovery that is good for nature and people."
Lockdown rules have offered a glimpse where wildlife has been allowed to flourish.
With council services on hold, roadside wildflowers have been left to bloom, becoming habitats for species of flowers and bees.
Even wild goats have been attracted off the higher grounds to roam town centres, due to the quiet streets.
Helen Jowett is manager of the RSPB's reserve in Conwy and one of the few staff left on the site. The reserve is closed to the public and most of her colleagues have been furloughed.
"There's a real sense that nature has been able to take over during the lockdown in ways that wouldn't have been possible previously. I think people have appreciated that," she said.
"I hope that we'll be able to see nature continue to play a bigger part in our lives as the lockdown is lifted."
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