Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS) Public Consultation

Overview

Welcome to the public consultation page for the Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Whether you're a resident, a business owner, a farmer or simply someone passionate about nature, your feedback is crucial in shaping a new vision for our natural spaces. Explore the opportunity maps, review habitat priorities and actions, and share your thoughts. Help us create a strategy that reflects the needs and aspirations of our community. Together, we can make a lasting impact on our local environment.

Your participation is vital because:

1. Your Perspective Matters: Your insights can highlight challenges and opportunities for nature recovery in Essex.
2. Local Knowledge: Your understanding of local habitats can identify key sites and practical solutions.
3. Community Engagement: Your feedback will shape a shared vision for nature recovery across diverse communities.
4. Make a Difference: Your input can influence policies to protect Essex’s natural environment.
5. Collective Impact: Together, we can tackle environmental challenges more effectively.

Why your views matter

No matter your background, your voice is crucial. Respond to the LNRS consultation today and help shape Essex’s nature recovery.

Quick Guide to Completing the Online Public Consultation

1. Prepare - Download and review the strategy PDF.
2. Start - Access the online questionnaire, which could take up to 15 minutes.
3. Answer - Complete multiple-choice questions and optional ones at your discretion.
4. Submit - Review and submit your answers.

When answering the questions, please refer to the strategy PDF (Click top right in PDF below and choose 'save'). Explore the interactive maps, which can be found imbedded throughout the consultation questionnaire.

Please be patient while the PDF and maps are loading, as they may take some time to fully load.