Our land: for ever, for everyone

In a new report the National Trust explain how managing our land can help address many of the serious challenges facing the UK. The report highlights 7 major 'functions' of land

• space for development
• production (food timber, renewable energy)
• water cycling
• carbon storage
• biodiversity
• landscape and cultural history
• recreation and inspiration

The report also contains various case studies from around the country (including the Lizard, Holnicote and Lytes Cary from this Region).

The report concludes with 6 major recommendations to government

• reconnect people and land
• think big, act locally
• develop environmental markets
• continue agricultural policy reform
• invest in research and advice to land managers
• encourage carbon-friendly management

You can download a copy of the report here