What is Ocean City Nature?

Ocean City Nature was born out of a desire to do more for Plymouth’s natural infrastructure.

While Plymouth City Council does wonders to keep much loved recreational areas in good order and areas more suited for nature maintained, ever-decreasing budgets mean this job is getting harder.

This is why Ocean City Nature was created – to do things a bit differently; to attract new forms of sustainable investment; to use innovation to achieve nature recovery and crucially, to ensure that all of these things make a difference to Plymouth and its residents.

Ocean City Nature will develop a range of investment opportunities ensuring that nature and its recovery becomes a core part of the City’s economy, and that it is valued for the enjoyment, beauty and wellbeing it brings.

The first investment – through Ocean City Biodiversity - will see three of the city’s most-loved green spaces not only enhanced and improved for nature, but also preserved and managed for the benefit of generations to come.

Ocean City Nature is committed to creating a higher quality, accessible natural environment that benefits people and wildlife, creating opportunities through a vibrant and sustainable local green economy.

Our Mission

Creating a Nature Rich City

Protecting, restoring, creating and connecting accessible blue and green habitats and ecosystems, valuing wildlife to combat the climate and biodiversity crises.

Supporting Thriving and Empowered Communities

Supporting quality of life, stewardship , local decision making, physical and mental health and wellbeing, community cohesion, sustainable transport, skill development, employment, safety and nature connection.

Recognising value from ecosystem service delivery

Managing green and blue spaces to generate sustainable financial revenue streams that protect the environment and inspiring new investment into the city that grows the local economy and nature protection

Coming soon to Ocean City Nature

Investing in more of Plymouth’s nature through Blue Carbon and Woodland Carbon

Ocean City Nature supports some of the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

Quality Education

Good health and well-being

Decent work and economic growth

Sustainable cities and communities

Climate action

Life below water

Life on land

To enquire about Biodiversity Net Gain Units, please get in touch via the Contact us page of this website.