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	* Environmental net gain.		* Environmental net gain.
	* How nature can be used to improve wellbeing.		* How nature can be used to improve wellbeing.
		+	* Making Local Nature Recovery Strategies deliver.
	* National nature reserves.		* National nature reserves.
	* National parks.		* National parks.

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	* Planning permission.		* Planning permission.
	* Protected species.		* Protected species.
		+	* Sustainable development toolkit.
	* Wellbeing.		* Wellbeing.

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	* Designated sites.		* Designated sites.
	* Environmental net gain.		* Environmental net gain.
		+	* How nature can be used to improve wellbeing.
	* National nature reserves.		* National nature reserves.
	* National parks.		* National parks.

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	* [http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Monitoring and evaluation of Nature Improvement Areas].		* [http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Monitoring and evaluation of Nature Improvement Areas].

−	[[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:DCN_Policy]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Nature Improvement Areas (NIA) are areas of land that have been identified for the opportunity they offer to restore nature at a landscape scale in conjunction with other land uses. They were established in 2012 after the publication of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper], with the intention of creating ecological networks that help improve the health of the natural environment, reduce flood risk, support food production and increase accessibility to nature.	+	Nature Improvement Areas (NIA, Previously known as Ecological Restoration<br />
		+	Zones) are areas of land that have been identified for the opportunity they offer to restore nature at a landscape scale in conjunction with other land uses. They were established in 2012 after the publication of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper], with the intention of creating ecological networks that help improve the health of the natural environment, reduce flood risk, support food production and increase accessibility to nature.

	They are defined by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as 'Inter-connected networks of wildlife habitats intended to re-establish thriving wildlife populations and help species respond to the challenges of climate change.'		They are defined by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as 'Inter-connected networks of wildlife habitats intended to re-establish thriving wildlife populations and help species respond to the challenges of climate change.'
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	* [http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Monitoring and evaluation of Nature Improvement Areas].		* [http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Monitoring and evaluation of Nature Improvement Areas].

−	[[Category:~~Other_legislation~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Legislation~~]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Legislation]] [[Category:Other_legislation]] [[Category:Property_law]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Nature Improvement Areas (NIA) are areas of land that have been identified for the opportunity they offer to restore nature at a landscape scale in conjunction with other land uses. They were established in 2012 after the publication of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper], with the intention of creating ecological networks that help improve the health of the natural environment, reduce flood risk, support food production and increase accessibility to nature.~~<br/>~~	+	Nature Improvement Areas (NIA) are areas of land that have been identified for the opportunity they offer to restore nature at a landscape scale in conjunction with other land uses. They were established in 2012 after the publication of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper], with the intention of creating ecological networks that help improve the health of the natural environment, reduce flood risk, support food production and increase accessibility to nature.

−	They are defined by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as 'Inter-connected networks of wildlife habitats intended to re-establish thriving wildlife populations and help species respond to the challenges of climate change.'~~<br/>~~	+	They are defined by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as 'Inter-connected networks of wildlife habitats intended to re-establish thriving wildlife populations and help species respond to the challenges of climate change.'

	The NPPF specifies that local plans should consider which developments may be appropriate within Nature Improvement Areas.		The NPPF specifies that local plans should consider which developments may be appropriate within Nature Improvement Areas.
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	Following publication of the Natural Environment White Paper, the government launched a competition to identify 12 potential Nature Improvement Areas and provide £7.5 million in funding. A panel assessed the entrants and in February 2012, the 12 areas were announced:		Following publication of the Natural Environment White Paper, the government launched a competition to identify 12 potential Nature Improvement Areas and provide £7.5 million in funding. A panel assessed the entrants and in February 2012, the 12 areas were announced:
−	*Birmingham and the Black Country.	+
−	*Dearne Valley.	+	* Birmingham and the Black Country.
−	*Humberland Levels.	+	* Dearne Valley.
−	*Marlborough Downs.	+	* Humberland Levels.
−	*Meres and Mosses of the Marches.	+	* Marlborough Downs.
−	*Morecambe Bay Limestones and Wetlands.	+	* Meres and Mosses of the Marches.
−	*Nene Valley.	+	* Morecambe Bay Limestones and Wetlands.
−	*Northern Devon.	+	* Nene Valley.
−	*South Downs Way Ahead.	+	* Northern Devon.
−	*The Dark Peak.	+	* South Downs Way Ahead.
−	*The Greater Thames Marshes.	+	* The Dark Peak.
−	*Wild Purbeck.	+	* The Greater Thames Marshes.
		+	* Wild Purbeck.

	These areas are shown on a [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-project-locations map] available from the Natural England website.		These areas are shown on a [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-project-locations map] available from the Natural England website.
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	= Management =		= Management =

−	The areas are funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Natural England and are run by partnerships of local authorities, landowners, local communities, the private sector and conservation organisations.~~<br/>~~	+	The areas are funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Natural England and are run by partnerships of local authorities, landowners, local communities, the private sector and conservation organisations.

	= Monitoring and progress =		= Monitoring and progress =

	Each of the 12 Nature Improvement Areas are monitored to assess the success of the varying approaches taken in each area. The monitoring focuses on four themes:		Each of the 12 Nature Improvement Areas are monitored to assess the success of the varying approaches taken in each area. The monitoring focuses on four themes:
−	*Biodiversity.	+
−	*Ecosystem services.	+	* Biodiversity.
−	*Social and economic benefits and contributions to wellbeing.	+	* Ecosystem services.
−	*Partnership Working.	+	* Social and economic benefits and contributions to wellbeing.
		+	* Partnership Working.

	The first phase of monitoring was undertaken in 2012 and phase two will be completed by November 2015.		The first phase of monitoring was undertaken in 2012 and phase two will be completed by November 2015.

	An annual report is produced following each of the 3 years of funding:		An annual report is produced following each of the 3 years of funding:
−	*[http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Year 1 (2012 to 2013)].	+
−	*[http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Year 2 (2013 to 2014)].	+	* [http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Year 1 (2012 to 2013)].
−	*Year 3 (2014 to 2015).	+	* [http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Year 2 (2013 to 2014)].
		+	* Year 3 (2014 to 2015).

	Natural England produces information on the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-improved-ecological-networks/nature-improvement-areas-locations-and-progress progress] of each area.		Natural England produces information on the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-improved-ecological-networks/nature-improvement-areas-locations-and-progress progress] of each area.

−	= ~~Find out more~~ =	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. =
		+
		+	* Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
		+	* Biodiversity.
		+	* Biodiversity offsetting.
		+	* Designated sites.
		+	* Environmental net gain.
		+	* National nature reserves.
		+	* National parks.
		+	* National Planning Policy Framework.
		+	* National Trust.
		+	* Natural England.
		+	* Natural Environment White Paper.
		+	* Planning permission.
		+	* Protected species.
		+	* Wellbeing.

−	==~~= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===~~	+	= External references =
−	*Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.	+
−	*Biodiversity.	+
−	*Designated sites.	+
−	*National nature reserves.	+
−	*National parks.	+
−	*National Planning Policy Framework.	+
−	*National Trust.	+
−	*Natural England.	+
−	*Natural Environment White Paper.	+
−	*Planning permission.	+
−	*Protected species.	+
−	*Wellbeing.	+

−	~~=== External references ===~~	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper].	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-project-locations Nature Improvement Areas in England].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-project-locations Nature Improvement Areas in England].	+	* [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-improved-ecological-networks/nature-improvement-areas-locations-and-progress Progress of Nature Improvement Areas].
−	*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-improved-ecological-networks/nature-improvement-areas-locations-and-progress Progress of Nature Improvement Areas].	+	* [http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Monitoring and evaluation of Nature Improvement Areas].
−	*[http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Monitoring and evaluation of Nature Improvement Areas].	+

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	Nature Improvement Areas (NIA) are areas of land that have been identified for the opportunity they offer to restore nature at a landscape scale in conjunction with other land uses. They were established in 2012 after the publication of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper], with the intention of creating ecological networks that help improve the health of the natural environment, reduce flood risk, support food production and increase accessibility to nature.	+	Nature Improvement Areas (NIA) are areas of land that have been identified for the opportunity they offer to restore nature at a landscape scale in conjunction with other land uses. They were established in 2012 after the publication of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper], with the intention of creating ecological networks that help improve the health of the natural environment, reduce flood risk, support food production and increase accessibility to nature.<br/>
		+
		+	They are defined by the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) as 'Inter-connected networks of wildlife habitats intended to re-establish thriving wildlife populations and help species respond to the challenges of climate change.'<br/>
		+
		+	The NPPF specifies that local plans should consider which developments may be appropriate within Nature Improvement Areas.

	= Locations =		= Locations =
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	= Management =		= Management =

−	The areas are funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Natural England and are run by partnerships of local authorities, landowners, local communities, the private sector and conservation organisations.	+	The areas are funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Natural England and are run by partnerships of local authorities, landowners, local communities, the private sector and conservation organisations.<br/>
−		+
−	~~= Planning =~~	+
−		+
−	~~The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) specifies that local plans should consider which developments may be appropriate within Nature Improvement Areas.~~	+

	= Monitoring and progress =		= Monitoring and progress =

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= Introduction =

Nature Improvement Areas (NIA) are areas of land that have been identified for the opportunity they offer to restore nature at a landscape scale in conjunction with other land uses. They were established in 2012 after the publication of the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper], with the intention of creating ecological networks that help improve the health of the natural environment, reduce flood risk, support food production and increase accessibility to nature.

= Locations =

Following publication of the Natural Environment White Paper, the government launched a competition to identify 12 potential Nature Improvement Areas and provide £7.5 million in funding. A panel assessed the entrants and in February 2012, the 12 areas were announced:
*Birmingham and the Black Country.
*Dearne Valley.
*Humberland Levels.
*Marlborough Downs.
*Meres and Mosses of the Marches.
*Morecambe Bay Limestones and Wetlands.
*Nene Valley.
*Northern Devon.
*South Downs Way Ahead.
*The Dark Peak.
*The Greater Thames Marshes.
*Wild Purbeck.

These areas are shown on a [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-project-locations map] available from the Natural England website.

= Management =

The areas are funded by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Natural England and are run by partnerships of local authorities, landowners, local communities, the private sector and conservation organisations.

= Planning =

The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) specifies that local plans should consider which developments may be appropriate within Nature Improvement Areas.

= Monitoring and progress =

Each of the 12 Nature Improvement Areas are monitored to assess the success of the varying approaches taken in each area. The monitoring focuses on four themes:
*Biodiversity.
*Ecosystem services.
*Social and economic benefits and contributions to wellbeing.
*Partnership Working.

The first phase of monitoring was undertaken in 2012 and phase two will be completed by November 2015.

An annual report is produced following each of the 3 years of funding:
*[http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Year 1 (2012 to 2013)].
*[http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Year 2 (2013 to 2014)].
*Year 3 (2014 to 2015).

Natural England produces information on the [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-improved-ecological-networks/nature-improvement-areas-locations-and-progress progress] of each area.

= Find out more =

=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki. ===
*Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
*Biodiversity.
*Designated sites.
*National nature reserves.
*National parks.
*National Planning Policy Framework.
*National Trust.
*Natural England.
*Natural Environment White Paper.
*Planning permission.
*Protected species.
*Wellbeing.

=== External references ===
*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-environment-white-paper-implementation-updates Natural Environment White Paper].
*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-project-locations Nature Improvement Areas in England].
*[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nature-improvement-areas-improved-ecological-networks/nature-improvement-areas-locations-and-progress Progress of Nature Improvement Areas].
*[http://randd.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx?Menu=Menu&Module=More&Location=None&ProjectID=18555&FromSearch=Y&Publisher=1&SearchText=WC1061&SortString=ProjectCode&SortOrder=Asc&Paging=10 Monitoring and evaluation of Nature Improvement Areas].

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