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Welcome!

It’s hard to believe this is the last LNP update of 2025!  There has been so much to share with you this year at the local and national scale, and we appreciate all of you who have taken the time to say you find these updates useful. We will keep them coming in 2026!

Have a wonderful festive break.

HEY LNP goes to Parliament

The LNPs were invited to an event in the Houses of Parliament this month, where we promoted to MPs and Peers the work of LNPs in supporting nature recovery. We were hosted by Pippa Heylings, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group for Nature Recovery. 

It was the first time LNPs have met nationally in six years, we had a great time getting reacquainted, and exploring how we might collaborate more going forwards. 

Natural England Strategy launched

Natural England launched a new strategy in November, “Recovering Nature for Growth, Health and Security”. It sets out how Natural England will move beyond protection to systemic, large-scale recovery of nature. It focuses on nature recovery contributing to housing delivery, public health, and national security, recognising nature as essential to sustaining growth and a healthy society.

Bringing Yorkshire's Nature Back

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust have launched their blueprint for nature’s recovery in our region. They have completed the first and crucial step by producing an ambitious plan which shows how to make this happen, to meet the UK’s 30x30 target, here in Yorkshire.

A coordinated effort: tackling the dual threat of deer and grey squirrels

As part of National Tree Week, Anna Brown, Director of Forest Services at the Forestry Commission, and Alan Law, Chief Officer for Strategy and Reform at Natural England, reflect on the work happening across the sector to reduce the impacts of deer and squirrels on England’s woodlands.

Public positivity around dead trees

Dead and decaying trees are important for biodiversity. Scientists at Forest Research surveyed nearly 1,200 people to understand what they thought about these trees within three different landscapes.

The research found that three-quarters of respondents felt neutral, happy, or very happy. “The results from our survey should reassure site managers that leaving dead and decaying trees in place, and even celebrating them, will positively contribute to visitor experience,” said senior social scientist at Forest Research, Dr Beth Brockett.

Credit: Dulcie Fairweather

National Harvest Mouse Survey

Join The Hull Mammal Group to survey harvest mice nests as part of the Mammal Society’s national harvest mouse survey.

The group welcome any volunteers to support the surveys, and no special experience or qualifications are required. It’s a great way to help scientists seeking to restore nature, while getting out into nature for a fun treasure hunt style activity that’s suitable for all ages!

Please click on the link below to book your FREE place at the survey workshops at Kesteven Way - Saturday 20 Dec from 10am to 12pm.

Help shape the new Hull Mammal Group!

The Mammal Society is excited to support a brand-new local group in Hull – and they're looking for members! If you’re passionate about wildlife and want to help organise events, run surveys, and support local mammal conservation, this is your chance to get involved. No prior experience is needed – just enthusiasm, a love of mammals, and a willingness to help our community grow.

Wild Winter Experience with Rewilding Youth

Wild Winter Experience with Rewilding Youth will be at Constable Community Allotment (Constable St, HU3 3DF), Hull.

On Saturday 20th December from 10am-3pm there will be natural festive crafts, bushcraft, and other outdoor activities.

This session is free and funded by the Healthy Holidays Hull programme and is aimed at ages 5-16.

To book on please click below or email hello@rewildingyouth.co.uk .

Climate Storytelling Project at Beverley Library.

East Riding Libraries and Ergon Theatre are launching a unique Research & Development project focused on exploring the impact of climate change through the arts. This is supported by Arts Council England. It will be a chance to:

• Connect with fellow community members who care about Beverley’s environment
• Share your insights and experiences through guided creative sessions
• Collaborate with theatre professionals to develop and record your own climate stories
• Learn radio performance techniques

Hear your audio play streamed on local radio, amplifying your message to East Riding and beyond.

For any queries and to sign up, please contact Hayley.Clark@eastriding.gov.uk

BTO Birds in Greenspaces Project

The BTO Birds in Greenspaces project aims to find out just how important greenspaces are for UK birds, and provide guidance on effective greenspace management for birds and people.

The project starts in April 2026, but you can sign up to a newsletter now to stay informed, and find some free resources including a winter warm up pack.

Fisheries Improvement Programme 2026

The Environment Agency has confirmed funding for angling projects in 2026. The Fisheries Improvement Programme (FIP) is funded from the coarse, trout and eel fishing licence income and provides a direct benefit to anglers. £730,000 is initially being available to support projects, most of which are developed and delivered by angling clubs and other partners. 

Get in touch!

Do you have any projects you wish to share with us? Want to hear more about our work? email us at heylnp@eastriding.gov.uk