Publications
Norfolk's Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Published: 31 October 2025
Norfolk's Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) identifies opportunities and priorities for nature restoration. It consists of four parts, in addition to the Local habitat map and appendices.
Part A: ‘Strategy area description’
Part B: ‘Opportunities identified'
Part C: Norfolk’s ‘priority habitats, assemblages and species’
Part D: ‘Locations for action’
For more information please visit Norfolk County Council's LNRS pages.Norfolk's Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) - Norfolk County Council
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy may not be accessible for some users. If you need an alternative version, please contact naturalnorfolk@norfolk.gov.uk
Part A: ‘Strategy area description’
Part B: ‘Opportunities identified'
Part C: Norfolk’s ‘priority habitats, assemblages and species’
Part D: ‘Locations for action’
For more information please visit Norfolk County Council's LNRS pages.Norfolk's Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) - Norfolk County Council
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy may not be accessible for some users. If you need an alternative version, please contact naturalnorfolk@norfolk.gov.uk
Suffolk's Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Published: 31 October 2025
Suffolk’s LNRS identifies opportunities and priorities for nature restoration and consists of four parts, in addition to the local habitat map and appendices.
Part A: ‘Strategy area description’
Part B: ‘Opportunities identified'
Part C: Suffolk’s ‘priority habitats, assemblages and species’
Part D: ‘Locations for action’
For more information please visit Suffolk County Council's LNRS page Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) - Suffolk County Council
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy may not be accessible for some users. If you need an alternative version, please contact lnrs@suffolk.gov.uk
Part A: ‘Strategy area description’
Part B: ‘Opportunities identified'
Part C: Suffolk’s ‘priority habitats, assemblages and species’
Part D: ‘Locations for action’
For more information please visit Suffolk County Council's LNRS page Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) - Suffolk County Council
The Local Nature Recovery Strategy may not be accessible for some users. If you need an alternative version, please contact lnrs@suffolk.gov.uk
Norfolk and Suffolk LNRS Executive Summaries
Published: November 2025
The executive summaries are designed to give an overview of the key aims, ambitions, content and use of the Local Nature Recovery Strategies for the region.
The executive summaries may not be accessible for some users. If you need an alternative version, please contact naturalnorfolk@norfolk.gov.uk
The executive summaries may not be accessible for some users. If you need an alternative version, please contact naturalnorfolk@norfolk.gov.uk
Norfolk and Suffolk technical mapping methodology
Published: November 2025
To create the Local Habitat Maps, geospatial analysis, stakeholder input and statutory guidance was combined. The technical methodology used to create the different layers is outlined in this document.
This methodology is aimed at audiences who have some familiarity of geospatial techniques. For a less technical overview, you can read Appendix 4 of the strategy documents.
This methodology is aimed at audiences who have some familiarity of geospatial techniques. For a less technical overview, you can read Appendix 4 of the strategy documents.
The Local Habitat Maps
Published: October 2025
The Local Habitat Maps highlight where and how actions could be carried out across Norfolk and Suffolk to recover nature. The maps compliment the Local Nature Recovery Strategy documents by illustrating where Norfolk and Suffolk's existing nature-rich areas are and what a future, nature-rich Norfolk and Suffolk could look like.
The Local Habitat Map shows:
The Local Habitat Map shows:
- Current areas that are of particular importance to biodiversity (referred to as APIB in the LNRS).
- Suitable locations for potential measures (actions) to enhance nature, including those targeting specific habitats and species.
- Areas that could become of particular importance to biodiversity (referred to as ACB in the LNRS) if appropriate nature recovery actions are carried out.
LNRS public consultation reports
Published: August 2025
The LNRS consultation ran from April-June 2025 and gathered feedback on both the draft strategy and the Local Habitat Map. In Norfolk there were 655 responses and in Suffolk we received 530 responses.
You can read a full breakdown of the responses we received in our consultation report. The report also outlines the changes we made to the LNRS based on the feedback.
You can read a full breakdown of the responses we received in our consultation report. The report also outlines the changes we made to the LNRS based on the feedback.
LNRS FAQs
Published: April 2025
These are the frequently asked questions for the local nature recovery strategy. There are general questions for everyone's understanding of the LNRS, questions specifically around the mapping and questions for land owners and farmers.
LNRS habitat and species prioritisation methodologies
Published: January 2025
An example of the methodology employed and the factors considered when prioritising and reviewing habitats and species for the LNRS. These were built and utilised using a range of expert input and advice - for full details see the draft strategy documentation.
The prioritisiation tools were made available to support the pre-consultation phase from 15 January - 11 February 2025.
The prioritisiation tools were made available to support the pre-consultation phase from 15 January - 11 February 2025.
Species long lists
Published: January 2025
The full list of species across Norfolk and Suffolk which were considered for prioritisation. This list was collated using a range of expert input, sources and advice - for full details see the draft strategy documentation.
LNRS public and land manager survey results for Norfolk and Suffolk
Published: October 2024
In 2024 we surveyed both the public and land managers to gather their views on nature recovery across Norfolk and Suffolk. This included indication of priority habitats and species alongside how we interact with nature. You can read the results of the survey below.
