Natural England - Natural England's remit
Natural England's remit
Our remit is set out in the legislation that established us as the public champion of England’s natural environment.
"To ensure that the natural environment is conserved, enhanced and managed for the benefit of present and future generations, thereby contributing to sustainable development." (Natural Environment & Rural Communities Act 2006)
Our strategic direction
Although our purpose is defined by legislation, our strategic direction sets out the environmental outcomes and objectives we want to see delivered. We have developed four key outcomes that guides all of our work. These are closely linked and together cover our broad remit. They are:
Outcome 1: A healthy natural environment
Our diverse landscapes continue to provide inspiration and enjoyment for people and enable our wildlife to adapt to the challenges of the future.
Our rich biodiversity thrives across the landscape, with ecosystems and habitats resilient to climate change.
Our marine environment is better understood, valued and protected.
Outcome 2: People are inspired to value and conserve the natural environment
People fully understand and value the contribution of the natural environment to our quality of life.
People increasingly take action to protect and enhance the natural environment.
People have places to access and enjoy a high quality natural environment
Outcome 3: Sustainable use of the natural environment
Land is used for social and economic development in a way that recognises, protects and enhances the value of the natural environment.
Land is managed in a way that delivers environmental services alongside other benefits.
The use and management of the marine environment is more sustainable.
Outcome 4: A secure environmental future
Our vision for the natural environment shapes future thinking and decisions at an international, national, regional and local level.
Future challenges for the natural environment are identified and transformed into opportunities for conservation and enhancement.
The natural environment is resilient in the face of climate change.
You can find out more about our four outcomes, how we aim to deliver these, and how we will foster partnership working, so that together we build agreement and momentum for action, in our Strategic Direction 2008-2013.
Our Corporate plan 2009-2012 covers specific projects and initiatives, and details the resources and partnerships that will help us to deliver our strategic direction.
More information
- You can find out more about our extensive range of activities and initiatives, such as land management, administering grants and regulations, and developing policy in Our work.
- Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (Office of Public Sector Information)
