Wanted: sites for funded Cheshire nature projects

The Cheshire Local Nature Partnership (LNP) – of which Cheshire CPRE is a member – is a cross sector partnership formed to take a strategic overview of the natural environment across Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire East and Warrington

One of a network of LNPs across the country, the Partnership brings together local organisations, businesses and communities to integrate the needs of nature, people and the economy.

The Partnership is rooted in the principle that a healthy, properly functioning natural environment is the foundation of a sustainable economy, prospering communities, and personal wellbeing: what’s good for nature is also good for business and people!

Connecting business funders with landowners

A key part of the LNP’s role is to connect those owning or managing unproductive land suitable for nature recovery with businesses and organisations looking to support projects under either regulatory rules or voluntary environmental commitments.

Types of projects

Projects range from landscape scale action to species recovery and restoring rivers, hedges, woodlands and wetlands. BNG and natural capital initiatives are an important part of the mix.

Local Habitat Map: potential actions by location

The LNP’s Nature Recovery Strategy includes a Local Habitat Map. While not prescriptive, the map shows actions that have been identified as those that would best enhance nature recovery in the particular area, so you can see what might be appropriate in your area. The map informs Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) delivery and can help with planning Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes.