Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) are an exciting step change in approach to nature recovery in England. A flagship measure in the Environment Act, they will establish a new framework to plan for nature, laying the foundations of the nationwide Nature Recovery Network (NRN) – a major commitment of the 25 Year Environment Plan. LNRSs are defined as: “A system of locally led, evidence based, collaboratively produced strategies that cover the whole of England, with each one mapping existing areas of value for nature, establishing priorities for nature’s recovery and mapping locations where action for nature, or use of nature-based solutions would be particularly beneficial”. Natural England has a critical part to play in planning and delivering this landmark i