Inside England’s New Land Use Revolution

England has introduced a new Land Use Framework, a 56-page report that has been under development since 2022. The aim of the researchers was to assess the effectiveness of the existing land use in England and develop a more optimal plan based on human and environmental needs, considering the future energy and water outlook and potential risks the country might face, such as increased flooding and other climate challenges. Under the new framework, roughly 7 percent of England’s land must be devoted to nature, forests, and renewable energy…