The draft strategy

The LNRS draft strategy

This document sets out in full the county’s local priorities for habitat and species recovery.

Quick-loading version

This is a quick-loading version of the strategy without photos.

Draft strategy summary document

An abridged version of the strategy.

Local habitat map

The consultation on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy map is now closed. The consultation ran from 6 August to 15 October 2025. The comments are being incorporated and the revised strategy and map will be shared as soon as it is ready. This is expected to be in early 2026. 

Strategy appendices

Appendix 1 - legislation and policy

Appendix 2 - current and ongoing action for nature recovery

Appendix 3 - habitat condition data

Appendix 4 - land cover data

Appendix 5 - existing nature network (areas of particular importance for biodiversity)

Appendix 6 - mapping methodology

Appendix 7 - summary of key pressures

Appendix 8 - species longlist

Appendix 9 - species shortlisting methodology