Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Local Nature Recovery Strategies are a system of spatial strategies for nature and the environment. They will set out priorities and proposals for actions to drive nature’s recovery and provide wider environmental benefits.
Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) were introduced as part of the Environment Act 2021, and are a statutory requirement.
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Warwickshire will be produced by the Responsible Authority, Warwickshire County Council, working with the Local Nature Partnership.
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The LNRS development will be evidence-based, locally led and collaborative, ensuring a range of stakeholders are consulted throughout the process.
48 LNRSs throughout England will link together to cover the whole country, forming part of a Nature Recovery Network, a plan to benefit nature and the environment.
What will Local Nature Recovery Strategies contain?
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A description of the strategy area, its wildlife and opportunities
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Priorities for nature’s recovery, considering both habitat and species
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Mapping of the most valuable existing areas for nature
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Mapping of specific proposals for creating or improving habitat for nature and wider environmental goals
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How will Local Nature Recovery Strategies be used?
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Advise the local planning authorities and developers on best practice for nature in an area, including biodiversity net gain delivery
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Improve links to and quality of urban green spaces for towns and cities
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Support the new Environmental Land Management Schemes (ELMS)
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Highlight the health and learning benefits we can get from nature
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Why are Local Nature Recovery Strategies needed?
Nature and wildlife are currently in decline at an alarming rate across the UK. The State of Nature report showed that one in six species are at risk of extinction in Britain. On average, wildlife studied has declined by 19% since 1970, and many important habitats are in poor condition.
However, projects working to restore wildlife and habitats have shown clear benefits for nature, people and the climate. By producing a series of LNRSs throughout England, we will be setting out priorities for nature's recovery, facilitating a coordinated and informed effort across the region to reverse the decline of nature.
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Warwickshire LNRS Progress
2022
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Defra appointed Warwickshire County Council as the Provisional Responsible Authority to lead on creation of Warwickshire's LNRS.
April 2022
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Natural England assigned Warwickshire's Senior Advisor to support Warwickshire's LNRS creation.
August 2022
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The Warwickshire Coventry and Solihull Local Nature Partnership agreed to lead on the LNRS development and process.
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David Lowe was voted in as Chair of the Warwickshire Coventry and Solihull Local Nature Partnership. Board members' roles were outlined to ensure all stakeholder groups were represented and highlight where recruitment was needed.
October 2022
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Stakeholder analysis began (to define potential stakeholder groups and their involvement in the LNRS).
The Guidance
From LNRS Statutory Guidance: Order of steps to be followed in preparing contents of a local nature recovery strategy
The statutory guidance contains information on what should be included by responsible authorities in Local Nature Recovery Strategies.
The regulations explain how responsible authorities must prepare, publish, review and republish their Local Nature Recovery Strategy.
The Government Consultation Response summarises responses to the 2021 LNRS consultation and explains how these have been reflected in the regulations and statutory guidance.
If you'd like to get in touch about the LNP or LNRS, please email wcslnp@wkwt.org.uk