The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs(DEFRA) has published a paper indicating it is committed to protecting 30% of the UK’s land by 2030 (30by30). This document sets out the government’s approach to delivering 30by30 on land in England.
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Defra writes:
We have committed to protecting 30% of the UK’s land by 2030 (30by30). This document explains how the government is taking action to deliver this commitment on land in England.
This document includes:
- our 30by30 criteria – which sets out how land can contribute towards 30by30 in England
- an indicative map – showing the areas which can already count and broad areas with potential to contribute towards 30by30 in the future
- how we will work with stakeholders to develop additional guidance on how land can contribute towards 30by30
