Local Nature Recovery Strategy in Derbyshire for Biodiversity Conservation
Derbyshire County Council is spearheading a comprehensive approach to nature recovery through the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). This strategy aims to protect and enhance biodiversity, aligning with national targets and legal obligations. By mapping valuable nature areas, creating habitats, and fostering collaboration, the council is committed to delivering long-term environmental and societal goals. Funding support is facilitated through Biodiversity Gain conditions in planning permissions.
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A Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire Derbyshire s Parish & Town Council Liaison Forum 18 September 2023 Rupert Casey Assistant Director for Climate Change and Environment Derbyshire County Council
Thriving Plants & Wildlife United Nations Biodiversity Conference (COP15) December 2022 One million plant & animal species are threatened with extinction, many within decades A new Global Biodiversity Framework - measures to halt & reverse nature loss by 2030 Delivery of nature recovery in England A strategic, collaborative, & evidenced based approach set by Government Legal framework of the Environment Act 2021 Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 Apex Goal of Thriving Plants & Wildlife Planning for nature recovery in Derbyshire The Council s Climate Change Strategy: Achieving Net Zero 2021-2025 Facilitate the planting of up to 1,000,000 trees across Derbyshire by 2030 Protect & enhance nature (the Council s Nature Recovery Motion)
An uplift in Derbyshire County Councils remit for nature 1. New legally binding national targets to protect the environment 2. A general duty for the Council to conserve & enhance biodiversity 3. A Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire 4. Biodiversity Net Gain as a mandatory condition of planning permission 5. Biodiversity Net Gain offsetting
A Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Derbyshire (LNRS) A new route map for nature recovery in Derbyshire Setting a long-term vision & improvement plan Part of a national Nature Recovery Network To be submitted to the Government by March 2025 Required by law (Environmental Protection Act 2021) Agree priorities for nature s recovery Map the most valuable existing areas for nature Creating or improving habitat for nature & wider environmental & societal goals The responsible authority for Derbyshire s LNRS preparation & delivery Strong & evidenced collaboration with public, private, & voluntary sector organisations Co-produced ideas, resources & action Delivery funded through Biodiversity Gain as a condition of planning permission
What needs to be included in the Local Nature Recovery Strategy Mapping Derbyshire s habitats Understanding the potential for improvement Setting out what we want to achieve & where Identifying nature based solutions
Indicative work programme Phase 1 September to December 2023 Governance & resources Mapping of existing habitats & highlighting potential areas for improvement Phase 2 January to September 2024 Engagement & co-production with a wide range of stakeholders Identify Derbyshire s nature recovery priorities Identify practical actions to deliver these nature base solutions Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy preparation Phase 3 October to December 2024 Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy consultation Phase 4 - January to March 2025 Draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy approval Local Nature Recovery Strategy submitted to Government
