Southern Housing unveils biodiversity pathway co-created with residents
Southern Housing has launched its new Biodiversity Pathway detailing the actions it will take to support the environment up to 2030.
The pathway outlines the organisation’s commitment to environmental issues and community engagement. It was co-created with Southern Housing residents to promote nature recovery and enhance biodiversity.
The document outlines the housing association’s approach to revitalising 12% of their land portfolio. This includes woodlands, grass and shrub areas, green roofs, and waterways which covers a total of 150 square hectares.
Extensive surveys and resident workshops have been key in developing the pathway. This has helped Southern Housing to set specific targets and initiatives, empowering residents to actively support biodiversity within their homes, communal gardens and communities.
Dritan Uka, director of Strategic Asset Management at Southern Housing, said:
“At Southern Housing, we recognise the critical importance of biodiversity and we’re thrilled to launch our Biodiversity Pathway to 2030. By working together with our residents and other key stakeholders, we’ve identified clear commitments to support and enhance a variety of natural habitats and specifies. Our Biodiversity Pathway will help us to protect and improve the environment around us and support the wellbeing of our residents too.”
Actions to support biodiversity are immediately underway. A recent roof replacement in Battle, East Sussex, gave Southern Housing the opportunity to add 25 swift nest bricks, helping to boost the birds’ population. Swifts have been added to the red list in the UK Conservation Status Report in 2021 due to the decline of nesting sites. Red is the highest conservation priority, with species on this list needing urgent action.
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