East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) is one of 48 authorities across England responsible for developing a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). The HEY LNP has led on the development of the HEY LNRS, bringing together key stakeholders across different sectors, from nature recovery to public health, to contribute their expert views.
LNRSs are a new system of spatial strategies for nature in England. Each LNRS will identify and map the most important areas for nature recovery and will propose measures to improve the health of the natural environment and support wider benefits to people and society, such as improved health and wellbeing and adaptation to climate change.
Each LNRS will be developed for individual areas, such as Hull and East Yorkshire. This will lead to a network of 48 regional LNRSs, which together will form a national Nature Recovery Network.
Each LNRS consists of a written document (Statement of Biodiversity Priorities) and a map (Local Habitat Map). The Statement of Biodiversity Priorities provides an overview of the nature present in the area, identifies and maps priorities for nature recovery, and recommends measures by which these priorities can be achieved. The Local Habitat Map identifies the areas where nature recovery action will lead to the greatest benefit, alongside available funding opportunities.
The HEY LNRS has been developed by engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including local communities, the farming sector, businesses, and environmental organisations. This will ensure that the strategies are tailored to the specific needs of each area.
