A plan for nature’s recovery – ‘Start here’ pages to be edited
The Devon Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is a plan for nature’s recovery for the whole of the county of Devon including Plymouth and Torbay.
We need this new plan because nature is under huge pressure. The way we use and manage land is changing all the time and as a society we need to be better-organised and more focused if we want to give nature the space it needs and a chance to recover.
The 2021 Environment Act requires every area of England to develop its own LNRS and sets out a statutory framework that every LNRS must follow. However, each area must set its own local priorities and the actions required to achieve them.
The Secretary of State appointed Devon County Council as the Responsible Authority to develop the Devon LNRS. Devon County Council must develop the LNRS in collaboration with statutory Supporting Authorities (local authorities, national parks and Natural England) and all other interested stakeholders. Over the last two years a huge number of partners have come together to develop this draft strategy. These include ecological experts, delivery partners (such as farmers and other land managers), educators, community groups, local authorities, government agencies as well as the general public.
The draft Devon LNRS is now out for consultation (will be later in September) to ensure feedback from as many people as possible on all aspects of the LNRS.
The LNRS is made up of the following elements:
- Descriptions of the habitats and species that are distinctive to Devon.
- Details of the Pressures on, and Opportunities for, habitats and species.
- High-level Priorities (what we want to achieve).
- The Actions we need to take to achieve these priorities as well as other wider priorities such as improving water quality.
- A Map showing designated sites and statutory irreplaceable habitats.
- A Map showing where actions are most needed.
Everyone living and working in Devon can help nature recover!
Use the links below to find out more.
