Somerset Local Nature Recovery Strategy

March 11, 2026 Approved View on council website
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Content

Having been duly proposed and seconded, the
Executive Resolved to:-

1)   
Endorse and approve the publication of the Local Nature Recovery
Strategy (LNRS) for Somerset, in accordance with the Environment
Act 2021 and associated statutory guidance.

2)   
Authorise the Nature Recovery and Partnerships Manager to submit
the published LNRS to the Secretary of State.

3)   
Note the use of the Section 31 grant funding provided by Defra and
earmarked reserve to support the transition from LNRS preparation
to early delivery activity, including partnership development,
coordination, and implementation planning, in line with grant
conditions.

Related Meeting

Executive - Wednesday, 11th March, 2026 10.00 am on March 11, 2026

Supporting Documents

Appendix A - Somerset LNRS Statement of Biodiversity Priorities - Part 2.pdf
Somerset Local Nature Recovery Strategy.pdf
Appendix A - Somerset LNRS Statement of Biodiversity Priorities - Part 1.pdf
Appendix B - Draft LNRS Delivery budget 2026-27.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date11 Mar 2026