The Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is a key component of the landmark Environment Act 2021, which sets out targets to improve air quality, water, biodiversity and waste reduction across the UK. Specifically for biodiversity, the Act aims to halt species’ decline and increase their abundance. The LNRS takes a county-level approach, ensuring the development of local strategies that will ultimately form a nationwide network of mapped actions to enhance habitat restoration.
The new guidance released in March 2023 provides details on how the LNRS should be collaboratively developed, seeking the views of as many stakeholders as possible for a truly big, bold and diverse vision. Active participation will be sought from supporting authorities, conservation organisations, landowners and communities of all backgrounds, with the support of Natural England.
Liz Milne, Natural Environment and Coast Manager at Kent County Council, said
“Kent County Council is delighted to be developing this landmark strategy for nature recovery in Kent and Medway and we’re enthused by how much interest there already is from the stakeholders, who will be instrumental in its development and, ultimately, delivery.”
Kent Wildlife Trust is committed to supporting the development of Kent and Medway’s LNRS and will be a key member of the project partnership. The LNRS aligns with our vision to protect and restore nature while collaborating with multiple community groups; crucial components in achieving Goals 1 and 2 of our 2030 Strategy.
The development of the Strategy will be undertaken by the Making Space for Nature in Kent and Medway project team. Find out more and share your thoughts here.