Who is the LNRS for?

It’s for everyone! (this page is being tidied up on Monday 4th)

Whoever you are, if you’re interested in nature recovery in Devon, there’s something in the LNRS for you.

• It’s a first-stop shop for nature recovery, containing a wealth of information on Devon’s wildlife and what it needs, linking to further information and sources of advice.

• It’s a way of helping us work together for nature and joining up actions across landscapes for greater impact.

• It’s a blueprint for nature recovery, whether you’re thinking about a garden, a farm, a woodland, a landscape or a whole county.

IMPORTANT NOTE: The LNRS is for guidance only. Any land management decisions need to be based on detailed surveys to better understand critical issues such as existing wildlife interest and soils. The LNRS map is not suitable for identifying precise conditions on the ground.

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Farmers

For farmers, the LNRS can help you:

• Make your farm more profitable.
• Grow healthy crops and livestock.
• Protect soils, water, pollinators and natural pest controllers.
• Contribute to net zero carbon targets
• Access grants and funding such as ELM and Biodiversity Net Gain.
• Better understand how to contribute to Devon wildlife priorities.
• Understand wildlife priorities across landscapes, helping farmers to work together.
• Diversify, such as through green tourism or wildflower seed sales.
• Better understand and enjoy nature.

Video of farmer speaking here

Woodland Managers

Woodland managers can see how to target their woodland management and creation to support nature recovery. The LNRS woodland mapping aligns with the England Woodland Creation Offer. Talk to your advisor to see what grant support might be available.

Developers and planners

To be written in collaboration with the SAs. Highlight BNG etc

Educators

Schools, teachers and learners can use the LNRS to explore nature, through activities in the classroom and outside. Doing so will enrich cognitive development, create opportunities for deepening knowledge and understanding, and therefore achievement and attainment. This will foster a deeper connection with nature, ultimately supporting its recovery.

Communities

Community groups can use the LNRS to help inform delivery projects and see how their work helps to achieve Devon wide nature recovery priorities.

Individuals

In almost every walk of life, and in almost all homes and businesses, there are things we can do to help nature recover. The LNRS contains a treasure-trove of information and ideas. Find out about your local area and what’s special about it. See what actions you can take to make a difference.

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Public survey

To ensure that the LNRS focuses on what matters most to people the public have been asked to name the top three habitats and species that they think the LNRS should focus on. The initial results are shown below.

Habitats

Species