The identification of priority policy options for UK nature conservation
The conservation of biodiversity depends upon both policy and regulatory frameworks. A new paper identiies priority policy developments that would support conservation in the UK in the light of technological developments, changes in knowledge or environmental change.
The authors anticipate that this paper will be of use to a range of audiences. First, policy makers can use it as a source of knowledge to identify priority areas for attention, and to consider the options put forward for addressing policy needs. Secondly, it is likely that nature conservation delivery agencies will use the outputs to assist them in the practical application of policies to conserve biodiversity. Thirdly, we expect that the research community will find the paper a useful guide in directing strategic nature conservation research, and in answering specific questions on a time-scale suited to new policy development. Finally, it is likely that policy advocates from the non-governmental nature conservation community can use the assessment in support of their campaigns. All four prospective user communities participated in the assessment.
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