East Riding of Yorkshire Council (ERYC) has declared an ecological emergency, highlighting the urgent need to protect and restore nature across the region. With biodiversity in sharp decline nationally, the council is prioritising actions to conserve habitats, support wildlife, and fulfil strengthened biodiversity responsibilities under the Environment Act 2021. The development of the Hull and East Yorkshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (HEY LNRS) aligns with the council’s declaration, providing a strategic framework for identifying local ecological priorities and guiding practical, targeted actions to enhance biodiversity and promote nature recovery.
More information on the LNRS development can be found here: https://heylnrs.commonplace.is/