An overview of what is in the LNRS and how it was produced will be added here in the next few weeks – linking to more detailed information in the Information pages on stakeholder engagement, mapping methodology etc. We might move some of the draft text from the Start here landing page.
The LNRS is…
- About opportunities for nature, guiding actions and funding.
- Totally voluntary.
- For everyone across Devon.
- Helping to inform land use planning.
- Informing where best to carry out Biodiversity Net Gain using developer funding.
The LNRS is not …
- Imposing new legal designations or protections.
- Restricting land use.
- Dictating how land should be used.
- A delivery plan. This is the next step. However pressures and opportunities around delivery are included in this strategy. If any actions are completely unachievable they have not been included.
A vision for nature recovery in Devon
When nature is recovering in Devon we’ll have cleaner air, healthier soil and fewer damaging floods. Healthy habitats resilient to climate change will have grown and will be rich in wildlife. The economy will be stronger, and people will have more green spaces to enjoy and where they can connect with nature.
The LNRS is a key part of delivering this vision, by helping people work together effectively and by targeting funding where it’s most needed.