Moray Council launches 12-Week public consultation on draft biodiversity strategy
Moray Council is inviting residents, community groups, landowners, and stakeholders to have their say on the future of nature in Moray, as it launches a 12-week public consultation on its Draft Biodiversity Strategy 2026–2036.
The strategy sets out a bold and ambitious vision for a nature-positive Moray Council, where biodiversity is protected, restored, and enhanced for the benefit of people, wildlife, and the climate. It outlines how the council will meet its statutory Biodiversity Duty and respond to the twin crises of biodiversity loss and climate change.
The draft strategy is built around three key aims:
- Nature recovery on council land – protecting and enhancing biodiversity across parks, woodlands, school grounds, and other public spaces.
- Nature recovery through policy and partnerships – embedding biodiversity into planning decisions and working collaboratively with communities, landowners, and partners.
- People and nature – supporting people to connect with, care for, and benefit from nature.
The strategy also introduces the Moray Nature Network, a long-term plan to connect nature-rich areas across the region, helping wildlife to thrive and communities to enjoy healthier, greener places.
Leader of Moray Council, Cllr Kathleen Robertson, said: “Nature is vital to our wellbeing, economy, and resilience to climate change. This strategy is a major step forward in how we protect and enhance Moray’s natural environment. We want to hear from everyone – whether you’re a farmer, teacher, walker, gardener, or just someone who loves the outdoors – your views will help shape how we deliver for nature over the next decade.”
The consultation is now open until Friday 28 November 2025 and is available online via Moray Engage, the council’s new digital engagement platform. Printed copies and alternative formats are available on request by emailing ClimateChange@moray.gov.uk.