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Industry Action

• Editorial news and feature placement in relevant press and websites.
• Arrange conferences/seminars.
• BWG to oversee/co-ordinate initiatives, and monitor targets.
• BWG to publish newsletter.
• Establish clearing house facility to pool best practice information and experience.
• Offer the experience of the minerals industry to assist biodiversity promotion in other industries.
• Arrange practical biodiversity training days and site visits (developing the Minerals Forum approach).

Company Action

• Speakers from case examples at conferences.
• Raise biodiversity issues with local liaison groups.
• Encourage the personal enthusiasm of members of staff for wildlife to flourish.
• Hold Open Days, conduct guided tours and offer research opportunities for students.
• Send staff to training events.

English Nature Action

• Provide conference/seminar speakers.
• Contribute to newsletter and editorial.
• Increase awareness within agency of potential industry contribution.

Other Partners

• Local Wildlife Trust
• LBAPs
• Local authorities
• Local organisations