皇家华人has been actively engaging with members across North Yorkshire to ensure your views shape the Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). Through meetings, briefings and direct discussions, we've gathered valuable input from farmers and landowners on how the strategy can support both nature recovery and productive agriculture.
We鈥檝e consistently called for a locally led, practical approach that recognises the essential role of farming in managing the countryside. While the LNRS could bring opportunities - such as access to funding and support for voluntary, nature-friendly practices - we鈥檙e also highlighting concerns around its potential impact on planning decisions and the risk of added complexity for farm businesses.
The public consultation closed on Monday 11 August 2025 and we encouraged members to respond directly and/or feed into the NFU鈥檚 submission. If you would like a copy of the NFU鈥檚 response, get in touch.
After the consultation, the process will move through four key stages:
1. Reviewing responses 鈥� North Yorkshire Council will analyse all feedback, including from the farming community.
2. Finalising the strategy 鈥� The draft will be refined to reflect local priorities and practical land management.
3. Submitting to Defra 鈥� The completed strategy will be sent to government to help guide policy and funding.
4. Implementation 鈥� The LNRS will then influence how environmental support, planning, and recovery actions are delivered locally.
皇家华人will continue to work with the council to ensure the strategy remains practical, proportionate, and works for farming as well as the environment.