February 2024
We're excited to announce that the engagement, priorities and mapping task and finish groups for the Local Nature Recovery Strategy have now been formed. We'll be having our first meetings with these groups over the next few weeks.
The groups will be working with a wide range of organisations over the coming months and we look forward to seeing how all their individual expertise will help in shaping the Hertfordshire LNRS. Members from the Hertfordshire Nature Recovery Partnership Steering Group and Board have also agreed on a timeline which will be invaluable in ensuring the creation of the LNRS runs smoothly. This will be made available shortly, watch this space.
Landowners and land managers' event
On Thursday 22 February, Peter Mitchell (on behalf the Rural Land Management Advisory Group) hosted an event for landowners and land managers from across Hertfordshire to discuss how we can shape the county’s landscapes alongside the LNRS, funding for landscape recovery, using innovation and data within the agricultural business and natural capital markets.
The event also tied in how all of these can help in achieving carbon reduction and biodiversity enhancement. The event saw a large number of attendees who were well engaged throughout and expressed interest in a follow up event to take place in the next few months.
January 2024
On 31 January, Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) held its second land management forum to engage with those who own, manage, or farm land in Hertfordshire. The aims were to provide information and support on important topics like mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) and the local nature recovery strategy (LNRS).
Speakers from organisations such as HCC, the Nature Friendly Farming Network, Natural England, and Gascoyne Estates covered subjects like Nature Friendly Farming, grants for farmers, the LNRS, and BNG for landowners. The council plans to organise more forums to continue supporting engagement with landowners and managers.
Gascoyne Estates will host a meeting on 22 February for private landowners and land managers, offering an opportunity to collaborate on shaping Hertfordshire's landscapes.