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Government Estate Nature Plan

25 June 2026

Proposing MP
Mary Creagh Lab
Wakefield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement introduces the Government Estate Nature Plan, which aims to use government land for supporting nature recovery and climate adaptation.

Action Requested

Publishing the Government Estate Nature Plan, committing £4.1 million for pilot projects, and publishing a digital map of the estate by April 2027 to enhance transparency and strategic land management.

Key Facts

  • The plan covers over 577,000 hectares, roughly 4% of England's land.
  • £4.1 million has been committed for pilot projects across various operational lands.
  • The Government estate is estimated to generate ecosystem services worth up to £67 billion.
  • A digital map of the Government estate will be published by April 2027.
  • National Estate for Nature, a coalition of 26 major landowners managing around 10% of England’s land, supports the plan.
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