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Nature Conservation

Asked by Tom MorrisonLiberal DemocratDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 29 October 2024UIN 8963

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he plans to publish the 48 local nature recovery strategies; and what steps he is taking with local authorities to help deliver those strategies.

Answered by Mary Creagh

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRSs) are currently being prepared across England. Responsible Authorities are developing them in collaboration with other public bodies, planning authorities, local partnerships, landowners and managers, as well as Defra group bodies who are providing specialist local support and helping plan for delivery on the ground. LNRSs will be published by responsible authorities. The first LNRS is expected to be published this year with the remainder following in the first half of 2025. Delivery of LNRSs will be encouraged through a combination of legal duties and incentives.

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