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Safeguarding land for nature

Identify and safeguard land holdings across the Council's estate for nature recovery and carbon sequestration / adaptation through the review and approval of potential opportunities with the Land Use Change working group, to ensure that the Council's wider interests are holistically considered and there are no conflicts with existing commitments.

ThemeNatural Environment
CERP3 action Category
ReferenceN1
Action TitleSafeguarding land for nature
Project LeadAnna Wills / Jack Marshall
TargetIncrease in hectares safeguarded for nature
Implementation StageDefine/Plan
StatusOn Track
Expected Completion Date31 March 2027
Responsible OrganisationDurham County Council
Section/Team
Carbon Footprint TypeCouncil
Council Carbon Footprint0 Enabling or Adaptation Action
Countywide Carbon Footprint
Actual Annual CO2 Savingn/a
CostStaff time which could incur potential outsourcing of other work
Funding Secured?No
Carbon Footprint Type Calc
Council Wide Calc
CountyWide Calc
Implementation Stage Calc2
Status Calc2