Implementing nature restoration law through localized collaboration: insights from England

This paper takes an empirical legal approach to identifying key issues for localized, collaborative approaches to nature restoration in England using two methods: a systematic mapping review of research on landscape-scale conservation, the catchment-based approach, and shoreline management planning; and socio-legal case studies of environmental partnership working. Insights from experience in England are that effective nature restoration laws must operate at multiple levels and across relevant regimes, comprise robust environmental regulation, monitoring and review mechanisms, and safeguard stakeholder involvement and public participation.