Better Planning for Nature: A Cure-All or a Can of Worms?
Greg Howard
17th March, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- In England, strategic planning for nature is weakened by fragmented policies and short-term focus
- Integrating environmental concerns into all policy areas (mainstreaming) can improve planning
- Considering the bigger natural landscape (landscape-scale thinking) can lead to better outcomes
EnvironmentSustainabilityEcology
References
Main Study
1) Improving strategic planning for nature: Panacea or pandora's box for the built and natural environment?
Published 15th March, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13280-024-01995-9
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