Cheshire Wildlife Trust has welcomed the publication of the 25-year environment plan announced by the Prime Minister Theresa May, but says it must turn into actions.

The plan focuses on a number key areas where the Government is aiming to improve the country’s resource efficiency, air and water quality, biodiversity and provide ecological restoration.

While the plan has strong ambitions for land and sea, Cheshire Wildlife Trust, which is based in Malpas, believes more detail is required to make these actions happen.

“It’s fantastic to see the Government recognising how important environmental issues are to people, and the plan makes a good start in shaping the issues that need attention,” said Martin Varley, director of conservation at Cheshire Wildlife Trust.

“We are pleased to see a recognition of the need to encourage a love of wildlife from a young age. In order to protect the landscape we know and love, we must foster a passion in future generations. This is something we are active in at Cheshire Wildlife Trust by offering nature-themed activities to over 4000 children each year.

“We also welcome the appreciation of the link between health and wellbeing and the natural environment.

“Our volunteers have the benefits of working with wildlife in mind and we continually receive positive feedback on how this has in turn improved their fitness and mental health.

“There must now be an ambitious Environment Act in the next Queen’s Speech, so that this plan becomes more than words and instead becomes direct action.”