WETLAND RESTORATION

Early day motion 2933, tabled 27 March 2012 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 16 members.

That this House is concerned by the overwhelmingly unfavourable condition of Cumbrian wetlands revealed by Cumbria Wildlife Trust; acknowledges the importance of wetlands in providing economic, cultural and social benefits, which include carbon storage, hydrological regulation and increased biodiversity; applaudsCumbria Wildlife Trust and its volunteers for their commitment to safeguarding biodiversity; welcomes the launch of a three-year Upland Wetlands Restoration project to generate real gains in ecological capital; urges stakeholders to engage constructively to achieve positive environmental outcomes; and calls on the Government to support similar research, action and awareness raising in wetlands UK-wide.

Signatures by party: Labour 8, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1, Plaid Cymru 1.