Plans to help green spaces, waterways and wildlife in the West Midlands “survive and thrive” have been unveiled.

More than 60 actions, including restoring wildlife habitats, improving rivers and canals, planting more trees and opening more urban green spaces, are outlined in a strategy developed by the combined authority.

Measures would “boost biodiversity, improve quality of life for the region’s three million residents, help adapt to climate change, and create green jobs”, it stated.