Local Nature Recovery Strategy LNRS

[edit] What is the purpose local nature recovery strategies (LRNS)

Local nature recovery strategies agree priorities for nature recovery and propose actions in locations where it makes a particular contribution to achieving those priorities. The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has appointed 48 responsible authorities to lead on preparing local nature recovery strategies for their area, these 48 strategy areas cover the whole of England with no gaps or overlaps.

Local nature recovery strategies will help people to see where action to recover nature in their area would be most effective. There is no requirement that any specific proposed action must be carried out. Instead, the proposals are intended to guide where the public, private and voluntary sectors focus their nature recovery efforts for greater collective impact.

The Environmental Audit Committee. Environmental sustainability and housing growth: Sixth Report of Session 2024–26 HC 439 describes "Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) seek to set priorities for nature recovery at a local level in England and are a statutory requirement under the Environment Act 2021. They aim to identify actions and locations where focused, evidence-based and properly resourced activity should be prioritised to drive the recovery of nature. Each strategy is tailored to its area, with a focus on enhancing, creating, and expanding important habitats and species. The LNRSs are designed to inform the planning process locally and provide landowners with options for what they could do on their land."

[edit] What is a local nature recovery strategies (LRNS)

Local nature recovery strategies are specific and tailored to a certain area. The responsible authorities and people involved in preparing a strategy can choose how they want it to look, but every LRNS must contain:

• A local habitat map.
• A written statement of biodiversity priorities.

Statutory guidance for responsible authorities explains in detail what these 2 things should contain. Together they set out what the strategy is aiming to achieve and what practical actions will help do this. They will also propose where actions could be carried out for best effect and to connect and expand existing areas that are important for nature.

[edit] What will local nature recovery strategies (LRNS) achieve?

It is expected that local nature recovery strategies will propose actions such as the:

• creation of wetlands
• restoration of peatlands
• planting of trees and hedgerows
• more sustainable management of existing woodlands and other habitats like grasslands

These actions are intended to help nature itself and to also help improve the wider natural environment.

[edit] What does the UK need local nature recovery strategies (LRNS)?

England is widely considered to be one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world following historic and ongoing declines. Government has made legally-binding commitments to end these declines and for nature to recover. This is important for nature’s own sake and for all the things that we rely on nature for, like clean water and food production. For nature to recover, targeted, co-ordinated and collaborative action will be required.

Responsible authorities will work with other organisations and partners in their area to agree what should be included in their local nature recovery strategy. They will identify practical, achievable proposals developed with the input of people who know and understand the area, especially landowners and managers. This approach is essential if the proposed actions are to be taken.

Responsible authorities will provide local leadership to draw together knowledge, expertise and the best available information and data. Anyone who can play a part in recovering nature and the wider environment in their local area could be involved in preparing a strategy.

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