Cathedral receives multiple eco awards

Lichfield Cathedral has won a silver eco church award and an action certificate in environmental excellence. The cathedral had also won the bronze award last year and is working hard to achieve the gold eco church award.

The awards were presented by guest speaker Andy Lester, A Rocha UK 's Director of Conservation and his colleague Regina Ebner.

The environmental excellence certificate acknowledges the Cathedral 's dedication to protecting and enhancing species and habitats, engaging the cathedral community in caring for the land and developing a sustainable, low carbon approach to energy, food, and water use.

As part of the service, attendees were given a mini jar of honey made by Canon David, the Canon treasurer at Lichfield Cathedral. David is also known for his appearances on BBC 's Songs of Praise as the 'Beekeeping Vicar '.

Attendees were also given a packet of wildflower seeds that Staffordshire Wildlife Trust are recommending Lichfield Cathedral plant amongst the grass on the south side of the cathedral.

The Revd Canon Dr David Primrose said, “we are on a journey from Bronze to Gold. Tasks ahead include robust action plans to reduce our carbon footprint, and improved communications and engagement with others.

“There is a growing awareness of the connections between loss of biodiversity, the climate crisis, rising energy prices, and the cost of living. As a healthy healing hub, we know the links between care for creation, the common good, and the wellbeing of those who are vulnerable. ”

The Dean of Lichfield, The Very Revd Adrian Dorber said: “I am delighted with the work we are doing to address the climate emergency, and the positive steps we are making. It truly is worth celebrating, especially considering the extra environmental challenges facing our vast, ancient Cathedrals. ”

To find out the latest information on Lichfield Cathedral 's work for the Environment, Social Justice, and in the community visit: www.lichfield-cathedral.org/issues