This map  will show both existing habitats and spatial species information  and areas of opportunity for the restoration and creation of new habitat to enable nature’s recovery, particularly through enabling:
•    current sites to get bigger;
•    current sites to get better through enhanced viability;
•    the linking of existing sites functionally and/or physically;
•    and the creation of more areas for wildlife.

What will nature recovery networks achieve?

• enhance sites designated for nature conservation and other wildlife-rich places - newly created and restored wildlife-rich habitats, corridors and stepping-stones will help wildlife populations to grow and move
• improve the landscape’s resilience to climate change, providing natural solutions to reduce carbon and manage flood risk, and sustaining vital ecosystems such as improved soil, clean water and clean air
• reinforce the natural and cultural diversity of our landscapes, and protect our historic natural environment
• enable us to enjoy and connect with nature where we live, work and play - benefiting our health and wellbeing

The NRN, by 2042 will:

• restore 75% of protected sites on land (including freshwaters) to favourable condition so nature can thrive
• create or restore 500,000 hectares of additional wildlife-rich habitat outside of protected sites
• recover threatened and vulnerable  animal and plant species by providing more, diverse and better-connected habitats
• support work to increase woodland cover
• achieve a range of environmental, economic and social benefits, such as carbon capture, flood management, cleaner rivers and streams, pollination and greater access to wildlife and wild spaces.