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… in the buildings, transport, waste and land-use sectors. We will deliver this strategy through these definitions of control and influence (Figure 3). 3 Biodiversity loss of UK Priority Species. 65% decline 1970-2019, Credit: https://biodiversitystripes.info/ukpriorityspecies 4 State of Nature Report 2023, since 1970 UK species have declined by about 19% on average, and 1 in 6 species (16.1%) are now…

… and biodiversity. • Protect and enhance the freshwater environment making it a more resilient landscape, richer in wildlife and biodiversity. • Work in partnership to address invasive non-native species. • Work in partnership to create high quality ecology data and information; ensuring that data and information is used effectively to achieve our shared goals. • Raise awareness of Cumbria’s…

… of work underway. Cumbria Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) and Biodiversity Duty 1.30. The Cumbria LNRS will outline our county’s priorities for nature recovery and identify key locations that could contribute to achieving these priorities. Westmorland and Furness Council are the responsible authority for the Cumbria LNRS, with Cumberland Council, Lake District National Park Authority…

…, Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority and Natural England acting as supporting authorities. There are also many other organisations involved in the development of the LNRS such as Cumbria Biodiversity Data Centre, Forestry Commission, Environment Agency, Cumbria Wildlife Trust and many more NGOs, organisations, and individuals. 1.31. It is through the adoption of the LNRS, as a supporting…

… authority, and the Climate & Nature Strategy’s Natural Environment Management Plan that we will fulfil our strengthened biodiversity duty. 1.32. The LNRS reached a milestone in May 2024 with the publication of the initial list of 26 draft priorities for habitats in Cumbria ( LNRS Draft Priorities v1.1). The next stage is to develop the measures relating to these draft priorities. Cumbria…