LNRS - Landowners/Managers

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What is the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS)?

LNRS are new statutory spatial plans that are being produced by 48 different responsible authorities in England. The Isle of Wight counts as one such area and so its LNRS will cover the whole of the land surface and the intertidal zone; a marine chapter is likely to become a requirement at the first review of plan in 5 years’ time. The plans are overseen and regulated by DEFRA and are an outcome of the Environment Bill 2021, they are intended to reverse decline of biodiversity and improve connectivity across the landscapes of England.

Each LNRS will work to agree priorities for nature recovery with local stakeholders and map opportunities where they feel positive change for wildlife, alongside wider environmental benefits, can best be delivered. The Isle of Wight LNRS benefits from a core advisory group that has representation from NFU, CLA and the Environmental Farmers Group.

LNRS is new and at an early stage. The advice, experience and opinion of farmers, landowners and other land managers is essential if theses strategic plans are to be useful and have positive impacts for the Island’s landscape, ecology and rural economy.

We would be grateful for your participation in this survey, but if you have any questions or concerns, or would like to discuss any aspect of LNRS you are welcome to contact us directly via ian@arc-consulting.co.uk . Arc, an environmental organization based in Sandown, is assisting the Isle of Wight Council in the preparation of the LNRS.

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What is your role?

Landowner

Tenant

Contractor

Land Agent

Farm Adviser

Other:

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Do you think that nature recovery is an important and relevant issue to Island farmers and landowners?

Yes

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Why?

What do you think are the priorities for nature recovery on the Island? (Pick top 5)

Improving soil health

Greater connectivity between habitats

Increasing field margins for pollinating insects, small mammals or farmland birds

Planting trees or new woodlands

Restoring or actively managing ancient woodlands

Better management of existing habitats e.g. through conservation grazing

Creating more wetlands and ponds

Creating more species rich grassland

Increasing the range and abundance of threatened species

Reducing nitrates and improving rivers and water quality

Providing natural flood management

Better management of coastal habitats

Other:

Do you think that there is any conflict between farming for nature recovery and farming for food on the Island?

Yes

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Why?

Are you currently in any ELMS, Southern Water or Forestry agreements?

Yes

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If yes, which ones?

What have been the benefits or disbenefits of these for you?

What are you already doing on your farm that is delivering environmental benefit?

Is there anything you are thinking of doing on your farm in the future for wildlife?

Are you interested in putting forward any of your land for new nature recovery projects?

Yes

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If Yes can you briefly describe what these might be and where?

If you would like us to contact you to talk further about these opportunities please provide your name and email address.

Are you aware of the work of the Environmental Farmers Group (EFG) on the Island?

Yes

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Would you be interested in being part of a farmer cluster group?

a. Yes would be interested

b. No, Not interested

c. Already part of a cluster

Other:

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If you are part of a cluster please state which one.

If you would like to be kept informed of the NRS progress and to be invited to contribute further, please share your email address.

If you have any further comments please share them below.

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