Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) in England are a new approach to restoring and protecting nature. They are part of a nationwide move to create space for nature to thrive. Local Nature Recovery Strategies will create a national Nature Recovery Network (NRN). They are a requirement of the Environment Act 2021.

Norfolk's LNRS

Norfolk's LNRS Identifies opportunities and priorities for nature restoration. It consists of four parts, in addition to the Introduction, Appendices and Local Habitat Map.

Introduction

Download the Introduction of Norfolk's LNRS. (PDF, 1 MB)

Part A: 'Strategy Area Description'

This provides a description of the current state of nature in Norfolk. It summarises the habitats found in Norfolk and the pressures they face. 

Download the Part A of Norfolk's LNRS. (PDF, 2 MB)

Part B: 'Opportunities Identified'

Part B sets out the opportunities to restore and enhance habitats in Norfolk.

Download the Part B of Norfolk's LNRS. (PDF, 1 MB)

Part C: Norfolk's 'Priority Habitats, Assemblages and Species'

This outlines the practical actions needed to support things most in need of recovery including:

• Habitats
• Species
• Habitat-based species assemblages

Download the Part C of Norfolk's LNRS. (PDF, 3 MB)

Part D: 'Locations for Action'

This includes the locations that could have the greatest impact on Norfolk's nature recovery. 

Download the Part D of Norfolk's LNRS. (PDF, 1 MB)

Appendices

The Appendices provide an overview of the: 

• The legislative background and analysis of related strategies and documents
• The methods used for species and habitat priority generation 
• How the LNRS links to delivering wider environmental benefits 
• The methods to create the mapping 
• The methods we used during the engagement and consultation process. This includes how we gathered information and feedback from a wide range of views 
• Background on the Norfolk and Suffolk Nature Recovery Partnership

Download the Appendices of Norfolk's LNRS. (PDF, 1 MB)

Local Habitat Map

The Local Habitat Map displays: 

• Where valuable areas for nature are currently located. We describe these areas as 'areas of particular importance for biodiversity' (APIB); 
• The locations and actions showing where and how we can create and connect habitats. We describe this as 'areas that could become of particular importance' (ACB). 

Use the Local Habitat Map.

LNRS around the country

Forty-eight Local Nature Recovery Strategies are being created across the country. Together, these will form a national plan ensuring areas for nature are:

• Bigger
• Better
• More connected

The strategies also provide a blueprint for the delivery of new duties and funding streams like Biodiversity Net Gain.  

Who funds the strategy

Funding to support the creation of Norfolk's Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is from The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. 

Contact us about the strategy 

If you would like to contact us about Norfolk's LNRS, please email the delivery team on: [email protected]. Read our privacy notice to find out how we use your personal information.