Farmers, landowners, and local communities in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin are invited to offer their perspectives and share their views on the region’s natural environment to assist in shaping and preserving its features for future generations.

The two surveys, one for farmers and land managers and the other for the general public, will help inform the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS).

Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin LNRS is one of 48 strategies being developed in England that aims to map, plan and deliver nature recovery across the region. It will identify the most important areas for wildlife and habitats, and set out how they can be restored and connected. The LNRS will also help to deliver national and local targets for biodiversity, climate change and public health.

Consultation – how to get involved

There are two ways you can share your views on the LNRS:

Complete an online survey that is relevant to you.

There are two surveys available, one for landowners and land managers and one for the general public. The surveys will ask you about your current activities and interests in nature, your priorities and preferences for nature recovery, and your suggestions for actions and opportunities.

General public survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LNRS24_Public

Landowner / land manager survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Shrop_LNRS_Stakeholders

The surveys will be open until 1st October 2024

Who is behind the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin LNRS?

The LNRS is being led by a partnership of organisations, including Shropshire Council, Telford and Wrekin Council, Natural England, Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Environment Agency, Forestry Commission, National Farmers Union, Country Land and Business Association, and Shropshire Hills National Landscape. The partnership is seeking support and input from a range of stakeholders from the public, private and voluntary sectors, as well as academic and research institutions.

Find out more

For more information on the LNRS, visit: https://next.shropshire.gov.uk/environment/ecology-and-biodiversity/shropshire-and-telford-wrekin-local-nature-recovery-strategy/

You can also contact the LNRS team by email at LNRS@shropshire.gov.uk