Our Vision
DOUBLING NATURE
Our vision to ‘double nature’ across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, which includes both the land managed for nature and the overall quality of nature, was launched in 2019, with wide support from all of our local authorities.
PRIORITY LANDSCAPES
Our vision brings into focus six Priority Landscapes. These have been chosen as they include the most internationally and nationally important nature sites in our area. They offer some of the greatest potential to enhance habitats for wildlife, to build in climate resilience through nature-based solutions and to enhance community wellbeing.
LOCAL NATURE RECOVERY STRATEGY
These landscapes are also integral to our Local Nature Recovery Strategy and are priorities for investment because they offer the greatest potential to realise nature recovery through application of the Lawton Principles of more, bigger, better and more joined-up areas for nature, and through being areas of socio-economic importance for the wider Cambridgeshire area.
Landowners with sites for nature finance or developers seeking off-site Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) opportunities — please note that our BNG Sites Listing website is currently under development and will be launched soon.
Explore a map of our Priority Landscapes
For details on a specific area or to get involved, please contact the landscape lead using the form below
John Clare Countryside
Nene Valley
Connected Fens
(Nene Washes)
Connected Fens
(Great Fen)
Connected Fens
(Ouse Washes)
Great Ouse Valley
Connected Fens
(Wicken Fen Vision)
Cambridge Nature Network
West Cambridge Hundreds
Our commitment to community-led nature recovery
We recognise that everyone can contribute to doubling nature, wherever they are and whatever their abilities. Small-scale nature improvements in our gardens and neighbourhoods can create vital wildlife corridors and boost wellbeing. Explore our activities and toolkits to connect with nature and take local action: