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Evidence base and background papers

Three new reports have been published to support the preparation of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy:

The È«¹ú̽»¨ State of Nature Report 2023

Coming 5 years on from the publication of the 2018 È«¹ú̽»¨ Biodiversity Action Plan, this report sets out the threats and challenges facing nature in È«¹ú̽»¨ today, presents facts and statistics on the current status of locally important habitats and species, and celebrates some of the success stories and projects being delivered by conservation groups across the county.

Download the: The È«¹ú̽»¨ State of Nature Report 2023 (PDF) 

The State of È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s Grasslands

A collaborative project undertaken by È«¹ú̽»¨ County Council, Natural England and È«¹ú̽»¨ Wildlife Trust, this report compares data from the È«¹ú̽»¨ Grassland Inventory (surveys undertaken largely during the 1990s and 2000s) and the 2021 È«¹ú̽»¨ Habitat Inventory, to interpret the changes which have occurred in semi-natural grassland type, extent, protection, management and condition. It is the first phase of a more comprehensive review of È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s important semi-natural grasslands.

Download the: State of È«¹ú̽»¨â€™s Grasslands report (PDF)

Assessment of Floodplain Meadows in È«¹ú̽»¨ and their potential to store soil carbon

This report by the Floodplain Meadows Partnership outlines the potential for soil carbon storage through floodplain meadow restoration and management in È«¹ú̽»¨.

Download the: Assessment of Floodplain Meadows in È«¹ú̽»¨ and their potential to store soil carbon (PDF)

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