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Michelmores has advised on the Evenlode Landscape Recovery Scheme (LRS), one of the UK’s largest farmer-led nature recovery projects, which has now been given the green light to begin delivery on the ground.
The scheme, spanning the Evenlode catchment across Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Gloucestershire, brings together farmers, landowners and public bodies in a collaborative effort to restore river health, improve biodiversity, enhance soil resilience and strengthen climate resilience at scale. The project has received national recognition as a flagship example of partnership working under the Government’s Landscape Recovery programme.
Designed to deliver long-term environmental outcomes while maintaining productive and sustainable farming businesses, the Evenlode Landscape Recovery Scheme will support habitat restoration, natural flood management, improved water quality and biodiversity recovery across the catchment.
The multidisciplinary Natural Capital team advising on the scheme involved Alexandra Watson, Josie Edwards, Elizabeth Newson, Ben Sharples, Ian Holyoak, Rebecca Gliddon and Victoria Miller.
Head of Natural Capital Ben Sharples commented:
“The Evenlode Landscape Recovery Scheme represents a significant milestone for collaborative, farmer-led environmental delivery in the UK. It has been a privilege to work alongside the Evenlode team on a scheme that demonstrates how environmental ambition and productive farming can be aligned at scale. The strength of partnership across the catchment has been key to reaching this point, and we are delighted to have supported the project as it moves into delivery.”
Tim Coates on behalf of the Evenlode Landscape Recovery Scheme, commented:
“Reaching this stage is a significant achievement for everyone involved in the Evenlode Landscape Recovery Scheme. This project demonstrates what can be achieved when farmers and landowners work collaboratively at landscape scale to deliver meaningful environmental outcomes. The Michelmores team provided clear, strategic advice throughout the structuring of the scheme, helping us navigate complex governance and land arrangements with confidence as we move into delivery.”