Local nature recovery strategy and strategic partnerships

Local Nature Recovery Strategy

The first Local Nature Recovery Strategy for West Sussex has now been published. Shaped by the views, knowledge and dedication of over 1,000 local people, it sets 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. 

Arun District Council is a member of the Supporting Authorities Group and contributed to the development of the strategy.

This is one of 48 Local Nature Recovery Strategies (LNRS) 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 strategy's 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 grassroots efforts by communities and volunteers), while encouraging new actions for nature that we can all take forward. 

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

Sussex Nature Partnership

We are an active member of the Sussex Nature Partnership. This is a joint venture between all the councils in East and West Sussex with an aim to provide a coordinated source of information, knowledge-sharing and expertise around nature recovery, nature-based solutions and biodiversity net gain.  

Further information can be viewed on the Sussex Nature Partnership website.

Three Harbours

The Three Harbours is a partnership of organisations working together to restore the landscape across the Three Harbours of Langstone, Chichester and Pagham focusing on water quality, biodiversity and carbon capture.  A significant part of Pagham Harbour is located within Arun, and Arun District Council is a partner organisation of Three Harbours.

The Three Harbours has defined a clear vision to 2050 in that they envisage a healthy and thriving water environment where restored and connected sea and landscapes are resilient to a new climate reality, enabling people and nature to adapt and flourish together. The vision will be achieved by reversing the decline and helping nature thrive across the area through the expertise, network and resources of the partnership.  

You can find out more on the Three Harbours website.

Sussex Bay

Sussex Bay is a partnership which seeks to deliver a regional vision for over 100 miles of coastline where the seascape and rivers flourish.  The aim is to create a healthy blue ecosystem in which nature, people and the local economy can thrive. Sussex Bay supports nature recovery across Sussex, from Selsey Bill to Camber Sands, including its intertidal river systems, coastline and marine area out to 12 nautical miles.  This includes all the coastline within the Arun area.

Further information can be found on the Sussex Bay website.

Weald to the Waves

Weald to Waves aims to create a 100-mile nature recovery corridor across Sussex, encompassing over 20,000 hectares of contiguous habitat. This project relies on successful collaboration with local organisations and individuals to deliver practical projects that create habitat connections and improvements for wildlife.

Further information can be found on the Weald to Waves website.

Western Sussex Rivers Trust

We are part of the partnership which works together to restore the Arun and western streams catchment.  The vision is to deliver a thriving river, wetland and coastal systems where everyone works together to restore and protect our natural environment for the benefit of both people and wildlife, now and for future generations.

Further information can be found on the Western Rivers Trust website.