Amended text proposed:
1. The proposals maintain or, where appropriate, incorporate improvements to the existing network of green infrastructure, or the restoration, enhancement or creation of additional provision areas, and contribute delivery of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy;

The Woodland Trust supports this policy. We recommend strengthening it with reference to the emerging statutory requirements for Local Nature Recovery Strategies.

Amended text proposed:
1. The proposals maintain or, where appropriate, incorporate improvements to the existing network of green infrastructure, or the restoration, enhancement or creation of additional provision areas, and contribute delivery of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy;