East Herts Council has declared an ecological and biodiversity crisis in the district. The move reaffirms the authority’s commitment to protecting the environment. Green Cllr Tim Hoskin, executive member for environmental sustainability, said: “Evidence shows that the natural world is under threat. Across Hertfordshire, 76 species are known to have become extinct over the last 50 years, with insects particularly affected. “With a third of our food crops pollinated by insects, and much of our wildlife reliant on insects for food, it’s essential we take action now to protect our critical natural…
