Worcestershire residents have just one week left to have their say on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), which aims to protect and restore the county’s natural environment.
The consultation, open since 4 August, closes at 5pm on Friday, September 26.
The LNRS is part of a national initiative to create a Nature Recovery Network, connecting habitats across England. Worcestershire’s strategy will identify local priorities and practical actions to boost biodiversity, covering wildflower meadows, ancient woodlands, traditional orchards, and floodplain habitats.
Councillor Ian Cresswell, Cabinet Member for Environment and Communities, said: “This draft strategy sets out our commitment to safeguarding and improving Worcestershire’s exceptional natural environment. This is a great opportunity to really make a difference and protect the county for years to come.”
This consultation is the second stage, following a 2024 survey that asked residents about threats to local habitats and opportunities for nature recovery. The final strategy will be presented to Cabinet in winter 2025/26.
Visit www.worcestershire.gov.uk/lnrs to have your say.
