1. Providing the lead on regional biodiversity objectives, targets and indicators together with promoting their understanding and benefits for wildlife and people.

2. Working in partnership with others to facilitate their delivery, within the framework of sustainable development, providing both socio-economic and quality of life benefits.

3. Providing a supportive framework for the implementation of Local Biodiversity Action Plans.

4. Reporting on the incorporation of biodiversity in policies, strategies and programmes.

5. Monitoring the achievement of biodiversity on the ground in partnership with the Regional Assembly, the Regional Development Agency and Government Office.

6. Securing the necessary resources from both the public and private sector.