Cumbria has an amazing range of landscapes and geology, supporting diverse and rich wildlife.
Cumbria has an amazing range of landscapes and geology, supporting diverse and rich wildlife.
Despite considerable amounts of work by land managers, and some great wildlife success stories, we continue to witness the decline of nature in Cumbria as climate change, development pressure, land management and modern-day life impact on our natural environment.
Once common species have become rare and wildlife habitats have been lost, degraded or fragmented.
We rely on our natural systems to provide essentials such as food, clean air and water, and it also underpins the quality of our lives by supporting health, recreation and fulfilment.
It is essential that we restore our natural environment, bringing back habitats and species we have lost and ensuring that we pass on a healthy and vibrant natural environment, and the wildlife it supports, to future generations.
The priorities of the partnership reflect this urgent need and are designed to support the development of a Nature Recovery Network, a major commitment in the UK Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan and enacted by the Environment Act 2021.
Despite considerable amounts of work by land managers, and some great wildlife success stories, we continue to witness the decline of nature in Cumbria as climate change, development pressure, land management and modern-day life impact on our natural environment.
Once common species have become rare and wildlife habitats have been lost, degraded or fragmented.
We rely on our natural systems to provide essentials such as food, clean air and water, and it also underpins the quality of our lives by supporting health, recreation and fulfilment.
It is essential that we restore our natural environment, bringing back habitats and species we have lost and ensuring that we pass on a healthy and vibrant natural environment, and the wildlife it supports, to future generations.
The priorities of the partnership reflect this urgent need and are designed to support the development of a Nature Recovery Network, a major commitment in the UK Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan and enacted by the Environment Act 2021.
Nature Recovery
Nature needs a unified and prominent voice to ensure it’s considered across sectors, integrated in to policies and plans, and is funded and resourced well.
Natural Climate Solutions
Climate change and biodiversity loss are interlinked. Rising temperatures on land and in waters make habitats unsuitable for the wildlife that evolved to live there.
Knowledge and Skills
Good data, a strong evidence base, and skilled people are essential to delivering Cumbria’s Nature Recovery Network.
Natural Health Service
A healthy natural environment is good for people. Spending time in nature, either as a leisure activity or part of day-to-day life, is proven to benefit mental and physical health.
Green Growth
Positive action for nature’s recovery is possible across sectors and a partnership approach is essential to maximising the benefits for nature from developments, projects, and investments.
Nature Recovery
Nature needs a unified and prominent voice to ensure it’s considered across sectors, integrated in to policies and plans, and is funded and resourced well.
Natural Climate Solutions
Climate change and biodiversity loss are interlinked. Rising temperatures on land and in waters make habitats unsuitable for the wildlife that evolved to live there.
Knowledge and Skills
Good data, a strong evidence base, and skilled people are essential to delivering Cumbria’s Nature Recovery Network.
Natural Health Service
A healthy natural environment is good for people. Spending time in nature, either as a leisure activity or part of day-to-day life, is proven to benefit mental and physical health.
Green Growth
Positive action for nature’s recovery is possible across sectors and a partnership approach is essential to maximising the benefits for nature from developments, projects, and investments.
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