Suffolk's Local Nature Recovery Strategy

Introduction

This details what the Local Nature Recovery Strategy is, how the strategy should be used and how it can help support nature recovery in Suffolk.

Part A: ‘Strategy area description’

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

Part B: ‘Opportunities identified'

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

Part C: Suffolk’s ‘priority habitats, assemblages and species’

This outlines the practical actions needed to support the habitats, species, and habitat-based species assemblages most in need of recovery.

Part D: ‘Locations for action’

This includes the locations that could have the greatest impact on Suffolk’s nature recovery.

Appendix

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 used during the engagement and consultation process to gather information and feedback from a wide range of views
• Background on the Norfolk and Suffolk Nature Recovery Partnership.