Overview

Webinar for Farmers and Landowners on the draft Local Nature Recovery Strategy

All Herefordshire Farmers and Landowners are invited join a webinar on

Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 12.00pm

to find out more about Herefordshire’s new proposed Local Nature Reserve Strategy (LNRS) which has now been launched for public consultation.

This webinar will provide Farmers and Landowners with the opportunity to hear directly from Herefordshire Council’s LNRS team, ask any questions, and find out how to share their local knowledge as part of the consultation,

About the LNRS

The LNRS is a major new plan incorporating:

· 15 habitat priorities designed to protect, enhance and reconnect the landscapes, habitats and species that make Herefordshire special

· Almost 100 potential opportunities to boost biodiversity and restore natural assets across Herefordshire’s 200,000 hectares

· An interactive online map allows people to zoom in on 42 potential habitat measure and 12 supporting actions, plus 43 potential species measures

The LNRS is not a list of mandatory schemes. Instead, it outlines a menu of voluntary ideas and suggestions, alongside existing nature reserves, wildlife sites and unique habitats, that residents, farmers and all types of landowners can choose to pursue with support from the Council and partners.

Public Consultation

The consultation invites comment on the proposals and sites identified with potential to create healthier habitats, cleaner watercourses, richer wildlife and more resilient ecosystems, and also asks for any further ideas or suggestions for suitable sites.

The LNRS has been developed in partnership by residents, environmental groups, landowners, farmers, charities, parish councils, Herefordshire Council and others.

You can view more about Herefordshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy and the consultation, including other events at: Herefordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) – Herefordshire Council