Corporate natural capital schemes need communities on board to succeed

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Locals must be made essential partners in any privately funded nature or climate land projects, argues Green Alliance's James Elliott

The UK is one of the most nature depleted countries in the world and indicators show persistent decline. It will take all hands on deck to reverse this worrying trend which will affect our national wellbeing...

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