Thought Leadership

Key Lessons: The New Environmental Improvement Plan

The government has just set out its new legally binding environmental targets. But what are they, and what do they mean for the UK land sector?  An overview This week, Defra announced their updated Environmental Improvement Plan, setting out new environmental legal requirements and expectations in line with the 2021 Environment Act, 25-year environment plan …

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WildEdges: A Silver Bullet for the Agricultural Sector?

Setting the scene for WildEdges Why WildEdges? Farming is the foundation on which our lives are built. Farming shapes our landscapes, builds our economy, stocks our fridges and regulates our climate. However, the agricultural sector now finds itself in a precarious position, facing some of the most challenging problems for generations.  Today’s era of farming, …

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How The Land App turned from a tool into a movement

When we looked at the landscape initially, it was easy to lose heart. Funding for farmers and estates was plummeting, biodiversity was dwindling, and the climate situation was troubling. But now that natural capital markets are opening up and organisations are looking to collaborate, we have to say we’re optimistic.  There’s more work to be …

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Using spatial data to prepare for the future of land management

In collaboration with our partners, The Land App has released two new templates – Baseline Habitat Assessment and Land Management Plan – to help you prepare for the transition to Defra’s Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes and for private sector funding of nature-based solutions. Introduction 30,000 hectares of woodland to be created each year. 500,000 …

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