Explore our map

Discover where nature recovery could make the biggest difference.

Hampshire’s Local Nature Recovery Strategy identifies opportunities to protect, restore, create and connect habitats across the county, helping to build a bigger, better and more connected network for nature.

Our interactive map brings this information together in one place. Use it to explore Hampshire as a whole, search for a particular location, or zoom in to discover what the Strategy identifies in your local area or on land you manage.

If you're not sure where to start, you can find guidance about the different layers and what they mean on the start page of the map.

What you can find

The map contains different layers that you can switch on and off to explore Hampshire’s existing biodiversity and opportunities for nature recovery.

Where nature is important now

Explore Areas of Particular Importance for Biodiversity (APIB). These include internationally and nationally designated sites, Sites of Importance for Nature Conservation (SINCs), Local Nature Reserves and irreplaceable habitats such as ancient woodland.

Where nature could be strengthened

Explore Areas that Could become of particular importance for Biodiversity (ACB). These identify locations where creating, restoring or enhancing habitat could make a particularly important contribution to nature recovery. Improving connections between existing habitats and helping to create a more joined-up and resilient landscape for wildlife.

What could be done

Explore the potential measures identified by the Strategy. These are suggested actions that could help achieve Hampshire’s nature recovery priorities – from restoring grasslands and woodlands to improving rivers, wetlands, hedgerows and habitats for priority species.

Together, these layers help show how existing habitats could be enhanced, expanded and connected to create a stronger and more resilient network for nature across Hampshire.

What it means if your land is on the map

Being shown on the Local Nature Recovery Strategy map does not designate land, change its existing protection or require a landowner to take any action.

The Strategy identifies opportunities for nature recovery. It can help landowners, farmers, communities, organisations and others understand where particular actions could make an important contribution to restoring and connecting nature.

The LNRS does not dictate how land is used or limit the choices land managers have about their land. Instead, it provides evidence to help inform decisions and can help direct action, funding and investment towards places where they could have the greatest benefit.

Find more detailed biodiversity information

The Local Nature Recovery Strategy map provides a strategic picture of nature recovery opportunities across Hampshire. It does not replace detailed ecological information or a site survey.

The Hampshire Biodiversity Information Centre (HBIC) holds detailed information about Hampshire’s habitats, designated sites and species records and can provide biodiversity data to support land management, planning, conservation and environmental projects.

Find out more about HBIC.