The value case for baselining England’s farmland
08 December 2025This strategic case details how a national environmental baseline will unlock the full value potential from England’s farmland.
A co-ordinated, nation-wide action plan
This strategic case details how a co-ordinated, nation-wide action plan and investment strategy for national environmental baselining will support farmer prosperity, accelerated growth of the UK carbon and nature market and resilience of the UK food system.
It is the first value case of its kind, validating how environmental baselining of farmland in England will deliver value globally, nationally and across key sectors including the financial and food industries. And crucially, how baselining is a catalyst to driving improved data management and incentives for behavioural change across the system.
By uniting behind a single vision, we can avoid fragmented efforts, maximise value for money, and deliver system-wide benefits.
The case is grounded in evidence and expert insight. It covers:
The untapped opportunity from England’s farmland
System failures that are threatening progress
How to accelerate progress to deliver national environmental baselining
The shared action plan: Vision, strategy, investment for lasting impact and what to do next
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