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Government urged to 'unleash potential of the countryside' in recovery plans

Michael Holder

Michael Holder

01 July 2020 • 5 min read

CPRE urges government to put in place net zero targets for land-use, invest in nature restoration, and ensure planning system considers climate impacts

The government should draw up a strategy to achieve net zero emission land-use across England by 2045, implement net zero standards for new buildings, and embark on a major nature and forest restoration...

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