The Black Country Living Landscape is an initiative that aims to improve environments and lives in the Black Country region through community-driven conservation efforts. It focuses on six key areas: biodiversity, geo-diversity, access to green spaces, lifelong learning, tourism, and health. The initiative works with local communities and partners to manage and improve 20 Local Nature Reserves, providing opportunities for involvement through activities like community allotments, trails, and environmental education.

1. Black Country Living Landscape Community Driven Conservation Richard Nyirenda Black Country Living Landscape Project Development Officer Better environments better lives conference Birmingham City FC 27 February 2009 Black Country Living Landscape is an initiative of The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and The Black Country

3. Black Country Living Landscape is an initiative of The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and The Black Country Better environments better lives conference Birmingham City FC 27 February 2009

8. Black Country Living Landscape is an initiative of The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and The Black Country Better environments better lives conference Birmingham City FC 27 February 2009

12. Conclusion … Black Country Living Landscape will make a lasting change in people’s awareness, access to and engagement with their natural environment. Black Country Living Landscape is an initiative of The Wildlife Trust for Birmingham and The Black Country Better environments better lives conference Birmingham City FC 27 February 2009 Discussion Time