LOCALS are being encouraged to take part in a survey which will help shape a new strategy aimed at ‘reversing the loss of wildlife’ in the town.

Led by South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard, the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) will develop actions to drive the recovery of nature across South Yorkshire.

An online survey, which opened on Tuesday, is seeking the views of local residents.

South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard said: “We desperately need to reverse the loss of wildlife, restore natural habitats and improve the environment in South Yorkshire for generations to come.

“Because protecting and restoring our natural habitats isn’t simply an added extra; it’s central to the ambition I have as South Yorkshire’s Mayor.

“It is vital that communities and businesses across South Yorkshire have the opportunity to shape our nature recovery strategy and ensure our plan works for everyone.

“By working together, we will not only protect our wildlife and green spaces but create a bold, ambitious plan to reverse the loss of wildlife, restore habitats and improve the natural environment that we’re so lucky to have on our doorstep.”

A link to the survey can be found on the mayor’s website.