Red deer and dolphin skulls, fossils of all kind, wasp and birds nests – you can have a close look at them all on the Countryside Council for Wales’ stand in the Royal Welsh Show.
Our stand is part of CCW’s support for the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, as declared by the United Nations.
Look for the CCW stand at this year's Royal Welsh Show
We share our planet with around 13 million other species. This huge variety of global plant and animal life provide us with the food we eat, fuel to keep warm, medicine – even the air we breathe; essentials we can’t live without.
We look forward to the company of Environment Minister Jane Davidson at our stand, who’ll be speaking about the importance of biodiversity, from 10.00am on Tuesday 22nd.
The Minister will be joined by other environment organisations who’ll outline their work to help biodiversity in Wales. Ms Davidson commented:
Just as we are coming to better understand the services provided to us from the environment, we are, globally, losing biodiversity at an unprecedented rate.
There is a real danger in taking biodiversity for granted because this natural life support system could not be replaced were it to fail. Biodiversity’s contribution to our lives is not just a practical one. The outdoors is good for the soul and essential for our mental well being.
But there is room for optimism. The Welsh Assembly Government is working with CCW and many others to ensure that the environment is central to all our decisions. We need, in particular, to make sure that our policies that impact on land and sea fully consider the wellbeing of people and ensure that we use resources in ways which protect our essential natural assets.”
So, whether you’re curious to explore nature, or keen to learn more about the importance of our natural world, please do join us – we look forward to seeing you there.
See also
International Year of Biodiversity
2010 has been designated the International Year of Biodiversity. Hundreds of organisations and groups across the UK are joining together to play a part in the global awareness campaign, with the aim of reversing the decline in our global biodiversity.
See also
How does biodiversity help keep us keep healthy?
Anne-Marie Beresford Webb, CCW’s Health Policy Officer takes a closer look at how nature has a positive impact on our health and well being. This is part of a series of articles on how biodiversity is essential to our very survival on Earth.
