Mike, who presents regular wildlife films on BBC1’s The One Show, is a former University of Nottingham student who lived in Lenton whilst studying botany there. Mike was presented with a copy of the manifesto by members of the charity’s Keeping it Wild young team last week.
TV naturalist and former Nottingham resident Mike Dilger has backed Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust’s Nottingham for Nature manifesto which was developed with input from young people from across the city.
We’re very excited by the reaction we’ve received to our Nottingham for Nature Manifesto since it was launched earlier this year. It clearly sets out our ambitions for a greener, wilder Nottingham and to have the backing of a passionate naturalist with a real soft spot for the city is greatNottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Chief Executive
Speaking about Mike’s backing, Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Chief Executive Rob Fitzsimmons said: “We’re very excited by the reaction we’ve received to our Nottingham for Nature Manifesto since it was launched earlier this year. It clearly sets out our ambitions for a greener, wilder Nottingham and to have the backing of a passionate naturalist with a real soft spot for the city is great. It was also a great opportunity for young members of our Keeping it Wild team, who helped shape the manifesto, to meet Mike and find out more about his time in Nottingham, his research work and his presenting career.”
The manifesto, which features a range of measures to help enhance the city for both people and wildlife, such as increased levels of tree planting, opportunities for all pupils to learn about nature in school and better integration of nature into planning decisions, was launched at a special event at Nottingham’s Council House in January. It was also presented to a group of Nottingham City Council Officers and Councillors last month.
The manifesto forms part of a wider Nottingham for Nature campaign to influence policy and deliver positive change for wildlife in the City and beyond. The campaign aims mobilise community action and influencing decision makers. Plans are now underway for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust to drive positive change for wildlife in Nottingham and beyond by encouraging its partners to adopt the manifesto and through inspiring local communities to act on nature’s behalf.
Mike Dilger with Keeping it Wild