Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire

The Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire was published on 8 December 2025 following 24 months of collaborative work with the Hampshire local authorities, Natural England, the national parks, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust, NFU, CLA, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Local Nature Partnership, Forestry Commission, Environment Agency and a host of local organisations, interest groups, parishes and individuals.

Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire (2025) At A Glance
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire (2025) - Part 1
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire (2025) - Part 2
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire (2025) - Part 3
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire (2025) - Part 4
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire (2025) - Glossary
Local Nature Recovery Strategy for Hampshire Local Habitat Map

The Strategy is a material consideration in planning, with local planning authorities being required to have regard to the Strategy when making decisions related to local plans and planning applications.

GIS files available to download (zip format)

ACBs - Areas that Could Become of Particular Importance for Biodiversity. Areas of opportunity that could become APIBs or where recovery/ enhancement of biodiversity could make a particular contribution to other environmental benefits.

APIBs - Areas of Particular Importance for Biodiversity. Hampshire’s international, national and locally designates sites, and irreplaceable habitats.

Measures - Actions to achieve agreed priorities of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy. Suggested areas where opportunities for nature recovery action could be delivered.