Biodiversity loss in England is accelerating. There is recognition from the Government that prompt action is required to address this issue.
Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are a new, England-wide system of spatial strategies that establish priorities and map proposals for specific actions to drive nature’s recovery and provide wider environmental benefits’, as set out by Government in the Environment Act.
In accordance with the Act, each LNRS is designed to ensure locally targeted, more co-ordinated, practical, and focused action, and investment in nature.
The collective and complementary outputs from 48 strategies will be the delivery of the strategic national objectives of the Nature Recovery Network which are as follows:
- Creating and restoring wildlife-rich habitats.
- Improving the landscape’s resilience to climate change.
- Reinforcing the natural, geological, and cultural diversity of England’s landscapes.
- Enabling people to enjoy and connect with nature – benefiting society’s health and wellbeing.
Derbyshire County Council has been responsible for preparing a LNRS for Derbyshire, including the city of Derby, funded by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
