Welcome to the Isle of Wight
Local Nature Recovery Strategy
If you have a specific location in mind that would benefit from habitat creation and / or restoration, please follow this link to record it. (If it asks you to sign in please just cancel the box). Or complete it in the surveys tab.
Public Webinars
Our Island Nature Recovery Strategy
Working together for the recovery of our Island’s natural environment
Register Your Actions for Nature
Sunday 5th of May, Sunday 19th of May and Sunday 26th of May Zoom Link
Click Here for the full events programme
Local Nature Recovery Strategy - making space for wildlife
The Isle of Wight is home to over 5,000 hectares of semi-natural habitats and 15,000 recorded species. Half of the land surface is designated as a National Landscape and the entire Island, including its coastline, inshore waters and the Solent, is classified as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The significance of these ecosystems cannot be overstated.
Nature across the country is facing a crisis, with a drastic and unprecedented decline in biodiversity and habitat loss. Over the past 25 years, the UK has witnessed a disturbing trend of nature collapse.
To address this critical issue, the Government is collaborating with local authorities across England to facilitate the development and implementation of Local Nature Recovery Strategies, as mandated by the Environment Act 2021.
Use your voice for Nature on the Isle of Wight
A Local Nature Recovery Strategy is shaped by the input of the community, ensuring that diverse perspectives and concerns are taken into account. Your voice matters, and your participation in the survey will play a crucial role in shaping the strategy for our Island's precious natural habitats.
Together, we can work towards a sustainable and thriving environment for generations to come.
Follow these links to have your say: