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Summary

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Sets targets and indicators for the New Forest’s protected landscape, noting that some baselines are still to be confirmed (listed as TBC). Nature targets include creating or restoring 4,000 hectares of wildlife-rich habitat by 2042, raising SSSI favourable condition from 24.2% to 80% by 2042, increasing “actions on track” for SSSI recovery from 10.6% to 60% by 2028, expanding priority habitat under favourable agri-environment management by 2042, and increasing nature-friendly farming adoption from 57% to 65% by 2030. Climate targets aim for net zero territorial greenhouse gas emissions (from 225,733 tCO2e/year) by 2050, restoring 20 hectares of peat by 2050, and adding 550 hectares of tree canopy/woodland (about 1%) by 2050. Access, engagement, and heritage targets focus on increasing accessible infrastructure and participation by 2042 and reducing heritage assets “at risk.” Monitoring will use data from national bodies and local partner-led evaluation.

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What are our targets?

Below you will find the full suite of targets, including those that we have apportioned locally.

For some of them, the initial starting point data is still being defined and confirmed, here you will see ‘TBC’ as the starting point.

Thriving Plants & Wildlife

Indicator NFNP 2022 Baseline PLTOF NFNP Target Target Date
Extent of wildlife rich habitat created or restored within Protected Landscapes, outside of protected sites N/A 4000 hectares 2042
Percentage of SSSIs within Protected Landscapes in favourable condition 24.2% 80% 2042
Percentage of SSSIs within Protected Landscapes assessed as having ‘actions on track’ to achieve favourable condition 10.6% 60% 2028
Extent of priority habitat within Protected Landscapes, outside of protected sites, in favourable management through agri-environment TBC Increase 2042
Percentage of land managers adopting nature-friendly farming on a percentage of their land 57% 65% 2030

Mitigating and adapting to climate change

Indicator NFNP 2022 Baseline PLTOF NFNP Target Target Date
Net greenhouse gas emissions within Protected Landscapes (territorial emissions reported through DESNZ) 225,733 TCO2e/yr 0 TCO2e/yr 2050
Extent of peat under restoration in Protected Landscapes N/A 20 hectares 2050
Extent of tree canopy and woodland cover in Protected Landscapes 36% 550 hectares (~1% increase) 2050

Enhancing beauty, heritage and engagement with the natural environment

Indicator NFNP 2022 Baseline PLTOF NFNP Target Target Date
Metres of accessible path as a percentage of total path TBC Increase 2042
Number of accessible toilets and rest stops TBC Increase 2042
Number of disability accessible parking spaces TBC Increase 2042
Number of accessible gates and gaps TBC Increase 2042
Number of visits and volunteer days facilitated by new equipment TBC Increase 2042
Number of schools engaged (primary and secondary) both inside and outside the Protected Landscape boundary TBC Increase 2042
Number of volunteer days TBC Increase 2042
Number of accessible or easy access routes for which wayfinding has been created or improved TBC Increase 2042
Policies in place to ensure Protected Landscapes are taking positive action to widen the diversity of their staff, boards and volunteers TBC
Scheduled monuments ‘At Risk’ 4 <4 2042
Registered parks and gardens ‘At Risk’ 0 0 2042
Registered battlefields ‘At Risk’ 0 0 2042
Listed buildings (grade I or II*) ‘At Risk’ 1 0 2042
Protected wreck sites ‘At Risk’ 0 0 2042

How will we monitor and evaluate?

The indicators will largely be monitored by bodies such as Natural England and Historic England but we will be working with partners across the New Forest to develop our own ways of knowing where we are making progress and where more support is needed to drive specific outcomes.

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