Statement of Biodiversity Priorities

The Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) is a key component of the Environment Act 2021, aiming to set priorities for nature recovery in the country. Local communities have had a key role, through participation in events and surveys, in setting priorities for nature recovery in the LNRS in their area.

“Local people can help us understand in greater depth the important local habitats and wildlife that need to be treasured and conserved, and identify where we can increase biodiversity and create landscapes more resilient against climate change and other environmental pressures.”
Director of Natural Cambridgeshire Pamela Abbott

We are currently developing our priorities for habitats and species in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, but will include the following as a minimum:

• A description of biodiversity for the strategy area.
• Opportunities for recovering or enhancing biodiversity in the strategy area.
• Prioritise areas and species for recovering or enhancing biodiversity in the strategy area.
• Identify priorities for recovery or enhancing biodiversity in the strategy area.