The Bedfordshire Local Nature Partnership is your local nature partnership, bringing together those interested in protecting and enhancing the natural environment for the benefit of people, wildlife and businesses.
We formed in 2012, and have been working together since then to present a clear and joined-up approach to achieve real change. We have worked hard to ensure the county’s various Local Plans and other strategies fully acknowledge the importance of the natural environment, and include policies that protect and enhance it. We pioneered a collective approach to assessing the state and condition of the environment and areas for improvement (a ‘Natural Capital Approach’) across the area between Oxford and Cambridge, helping secure funds for critical work which will help inform local activities and strategic plans for the better. And as we step into our next decade, we are helping drive forward the Bedfordshire Local Nature Recovery Strategy, seeking to ensure it is a strong and practical tool in supporting a true recovery of the natural environment.