This week we are talking to Andy Allen, the Lead Policy Advocate on Land Use at The Woodland Trust.

The Woodland Trust has today launched a new report entitled: Leading from the front. The Role of the Public Sector in Delivering Nature Recovery, which was compiled by Sophus O.S.E. zu Ermgassen, Katie Kedward, Robert J. Smith and Joseph W. Bull. With Foreword by Mariana Mazzucato.

Listen on as Andy talks to us about how the report came about, and what they hope to achieve with its publication

Read the report here: Leading from the front

Systems

Developing a novel Analysis and Decision Platform to integrate nature recovery into land-use and infrastructure planning, and exploring scenarios that can deliver local, national and international commitments to nature, climate change and sustainable development.

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Coordinating Research Around Biodiversity Net Gain

At its heart, BNG frames a challenging question: in a world where new housing, workplaces and other land use needs are deemed essential; is it possible to provide this infrastructure without Nature bearing the brunt of the costs?

Rethinking the role of state institutions in nature recovery

In England there has been a long-term trend towards the retrenchment of direct state spending and the role of government in nature conservation policy – what could an alternative vision for the state look like?

Report LCNR associated Systems Policy engagement for nature recovery