Norfolk’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy – why it’s important to have your say
Norfolk is taking a bold step forward in nature recovery with its Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) – a plan that will shape how the county protects and enhances its landscapes, wildlife, and ecosystems for decades to come.
At Wendling Beck, we believe this strategy is a vital opportunity to ensure that large-scale, evidence-led nature recovery is at the heart of Norfolk’s environmental future.
To make it as effective as possible, we need your input. Public consultation is open until 11th June, and we encourage everyone who cares about Norfolk’s natural heritage to read the draft strategy and respond.
Here at Wendling Beck, we’re delighted to be featured in the public consultation draft of the LNRS, as a case study of what’s possible.
How Wendling Beck is contributing to the LNRS
There are three important things we’re already doing that are key to the overall LNRS:
1. Collecting robust data to track progress
For nature recovery to succeed, we need robust data to track progress. The LNRS recognises the importance of Monitoring, Verification & Reporting (MVR) to ensure habitat improvements are measurable, scientifically verified and transparently reported.
At Wendling Beck, we’ve been pioneering this approach through initiatives such as farmer-led monitoring, demonstrating how rigorous monitoring can guide better land management decisions. By embedding strong MVR principles into the LNRS, Norfolk can set a gold standard for nature recovery.
2. Supporting Biodiversity Net Gain
The LNRS supports Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG), a system that ensures new developments leave nature in a better state than before. This market-based approach creates opportunities for landowners, farmers, and conservationists to work together, balancing environmental and economic needs.
Wendling Beck is proving how BNG can drive large-scale habitat creation, from wetlands to species-rich grasslands. By aligning with the LNRS, we can help scale up these benefits across Norfolk.
3. Collaborating and engaging with the community
The LNRS emphasises partnerships and local engagement – something Wendling Beck is deeply committed to. Through our work with Norfolk County Council and Gressenhall Museum, we’re connecting people with nature, whether through education, volunteering or cultural heritage projects.
The LNRS is a chance to strengthen these collaborations, ensuring that farmers, businesses, communities, and policymakers all play a role in nature recovery.
Have your say – consultation closes 11th June!
The LNRS will shape Norfolk’s environment for years to come – but it needs your voice to make it as ambitious and effective as possible.
Read the draft strategy: Norfolk LNRS Consultation
Submit your response before the 11th June deadline
At Wendling Beck, we’re proud to be part of Norfolk’s nature recovery story – but we can’t do it alone. By contributing to the LNRS, you’re helping to ensure that Norfolk’s landscapes, wildlife, and communities thrive together.
