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UK government's 30by30 nature plan draws criticism as Church of England debates rewilding motion
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UK government's 30by30 nature plan draws criticism as Church of England debates rewilding motion
The UK government published a voluntary plan to protect 30% of England's land by 2030, while the Church of England debated a motion to rewild a similar share of its holdings.
- The government's plan, published Monday, asks landowners and managers to voluntarily protect and enhance nature to meet the international 30by30 target.
- Environment Minister Mary Creagh said the plan is a call to action for land managers, farmers, and communities.
- Naturalist Guy Shrubsole called the plan "pathetic" and said ministers admitted failing to meet their own target; he urged the next government to scrap it.
- The Church of England's General Synod debated a motion to rewild 30% of its land by 2030, with Secretary General William Nye arguing the motion is inconsistent with the church's legal obligations.
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