Policy paper

Delivering 30by30 on land in England

We have committed to protecting 30% of the UK’s land by 2030 (30by30). This document sets out the government’s approach to delivering 30by30 on land in England.

This was published under the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

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This page has been replaced by an updated policy paper. Go to: Criteria for 30by30 on land in England

Applies to England

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Delivering 30by30 on land in England

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We have committed to protecting 30% of the UK’s land by 2030 (30by30). This document explains how the government is taking action to deliver this commitment on land in England.  

This document includes: 

  • our 30by30 criteria - which sets out how land can contribute towards 30by30 in England  
  • an indicative map - showing the areas which can already count and broad areas with potential to contribute towards 30by30 in the future    
  • how we will work with stakeholders to develop additional guidance on how land can contribute towards 30by30

If you have questions about England’s 30by30 on land policy, email 30by30onland@defra.gov.uk.

Updates to this page

Published 9 December 2023

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