Local Nature Recovery Strategies for Sussex published

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, 01 July 2026
Local Nature Recovery Strategies for Sussex published
Oystercatcher coming in to land © Kai Hilton

The first Local Nature Recovery Strategies for West Sussex, East Sussex and Brighton & Hove have now been published. Shaped by the views, knowledge and dedication of over 2,000 local people, they set out 8 principles, 24 priorities, and over 100 practical actions that can be taken at all scales to help create, enhance and connect habitats and support species across our area.

These are two of 48 Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) being developed across England. LNRS are a new approach to reverse the decline in biodiversity by agreeing, at the local level, what needs to be done and guiding where this can be targeted to achieve the greatest benefit for wildlife and the wider environment.

Over two years in the making, publication is an important milestone. It marks the end of the strategies’ preparation phase and the start of a new one: implementation. This will build on the amazing work already happening across Sussex (from ambitious landscape-scale initiatives to grass roots efforts by communities and volunteers) while encouraging new actions for nature that we can all take forward.

Henri Brocklebank, Director of Conservation at Sussex Wildlife Trust, said:

"The publication of the Local Nature Recovery Strategies for Sussex is a landmark moment for nature recovery in our counties. Developed through the knowledge, expertise and commitment of so many people and organisations, these strategies provide a shared vision and practical roadmap for restoring wildlife, creating resilient ecosystems and bringing people closer to nature.

Sussex Wildlife Trust has proudly supported this process from the outset, and we are immensely grateful to everyone who has contributed. The real opportunity now lies in turning ambition into action. We are committed to working with partners, communities, businesses and land managers across Sussex to ensure these strategies drive meaningful and lasting recovery for nature, placing the LNRS at the heart of decision-making and delivery for years to come.

Sussex is the place to be for Nature Recovery and these documents will be core to our work going forward."

Explore your LNRS documents and interactive Local Habitat Map at SussexNatureRecovery.org.uk

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Comments

  • Julia Dance:

    Great news. I look forward to reading our two. Thank you for all you do. I still have my wet-suit ready incase of another silt dumping threat from Brighton Marina

    23 Jul 2026 10:27:00

  • Owen Mitchell:

    Good news and hope for much success….but first we’ve got to persuade a certain northern lady who is now the minister for housing that bats and frogs are of value….before she covers the rest of the south in concrete!

    23 Jul 2026 15:36:00

  • Anita Dyson:

    I have trawled the documents but find no concessions to the natural environment in recent Hove developments at Davigdor Rd and Boulevard Place Hove, or Clarendon Place Portslade, or Brighton Rd, Shoreham by Sea. Having a couple of baby trees deprived of light between overly tall and close flats does not count for much. I wonder how they get planning permission.

    24 Jul 2026 18:40:00

  • Martin Ross:

    A great start. Now let’s get cracking on it!

    31 Jul 2026 18:53:00

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