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Managing today’s natural resources
for tomorrow’s generations
Our Corporate Plan to 2022 - Summary
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The natural environment benefits that contribute to Things need to change
of Wales is exceptional everyone’s health and well- – and we can all make
and inspiring. It is the being. this happen by living and
foundation for our health, working differently.
well-being and prosperity. It Yet natural resources can
provides the air we breathe, help address many of Natural Resources Wales
the water we drink and the the issues we face today (NRW) is proud to be
Diane McCrea,
food we eat. It provides – tree planting can help leading this change.
Chair
energy and raw materials. reduce flooding, reduce
It is essential – we can’t air pollution and provide The Corporate Plan sets
live without it – but all too green spaces for people to out the next stage of our
often, we take it for granted. enjoy; well-managed soils journey. It takes us to 2022
can improve water quality, and will evolve over the next
Natural resources are under store carbon and continue few years. We hope you
pressure from human to grow food. There are find this summary and the
activity. Biodiversity is huge opportunities to full Corporate Plan inspiring
Clare Pillman,
Chief Executive declining. Ecosystems are improve everyone’s lives – and ambitious – and look
becoming less resilient but this can only happen if forward to working with you
and less able to adapt to the natural environment is towards a more sustainable
challenges such as climate managed sustainably and Wales which will provide
change. This means they recognised for the benefits prosperity for all.
are less able to provide the it provides.
Kevin Ingram,
Interim
Chief Executive
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Welcome
The Corporate Plan builds on our Well- We developed the Well-being
being Statement, published in 2017. Objectives collaboratively with our staff
This described our seven Well-being and stakeholders.
Objectives and the steps we need to
take to achieve them. Our Well-being Objectives are:
They demonstrate how we want to 1. Champion the Welsh environment and
contribute to the goals set out in the the sustainable management of Wales’
Well-being of Future Generations natural resources
Act (Wales) 2015. We will do this by 2. Ensure land and water in Wales is
pursuing the sustainable management managed sustainably and in an
of natural resources (SMNR) and integrated way
applying its principles – our purpose as
set out in the Environment (Wales) Act 3. Improve the resilience and quality of our
2016. ecosystems
4. Reduce the risk to people and
By SMNR we mean looking after all communities from environmental
natural resources (which include air, hazards such as flooding and pollution
water, soil, wildlife and geological
and climatic processes) in a way 5. Help people live healthier and more
that ensures they will be available fulfilled lives
now, and for future generations. This 6. Promote successful and responsible
requires working in a way that better business, using natural resources without
understands and values the natural damaging them
environment, is more joined-up and
more proactive. How things are 7. Develop NRW into an excellent
delivered is just as important as what is organisation, delivering first-class
delivered. customer service
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The Corporate Plan is our medium-term plan for the organisation:
Long term Medium term Short term
Plan Shared Vision to 2050 Corporate Plan Business Plan
Duration 20 – 25 years 3 – 5 years 1 year
Monitoring Indicators showing changes Medium-term 3 – 5 year Annual targets for NRW – our
in Wales due to activity by all performance measures for Business Plan Dashboard
organisations and individuals NRW – our Corporate Plan
in Wales as a whole Dashboard
These are our highest level plans. Below these will sit operational plans such as our
natural resource plans and medium-term service plans.
This summary sets out what we intend to do up to 2022 to work towards achieving our
Well-being Objectives and the sustainable management of natural resources in Wales.
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Champion the Welsh environment and the
sustainable management of Wales’ natural
resources
Where are we differently in future –
to live and work more
now? sustainably.
Wales’ ecological
footprint has been
calculated at five times
What will NRW
the actual area of the do?
country and its natural We in NRW will
resources are being champion the natural
depleted faster than they environment and help
can be replenished. people make the most of
the benefits it offers, as
Managed sustainably, well as valuing it
people and businesses for its own sake –
“
would derive even more now and for future
benefits from natural generations. People always say;
resources than they do why do you enjoy
already – food, jobs, that sort of job? It’s
about having that
recreation, raw materials,
long-term data that I
energy, clean air and can look at and point
water. This is so long and say we did that...
as everyone in Wales Phil Newman
grasps the opportunities Senior Marine
Conservation
and understands the Officer
need to do some things
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We will:
• Develop a shared vision for the • Develop and share evidence with
natural environment in Wales for other organisations and make the
2050 best use of their information
• Co-produce seven Area Statements • Lead the ambition for Wales’ public
which gather evidence and identify sector to be carbon neutral through
opportunities to make ecosystems our Carbon Positive Project
more resilient and provide more • Exemplify SMNR – in all our work,
benefits for people across our whole organisation
• Help develop and deliver Well-being • Inspire others to adopt SMNR, helping
Plans as statutory members of all match needs to what is sustainable
Public Services Boards (PSBs) across and learning from SMNR good
Wales practice across the world
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Ensure land and water in Wales
is managed sustainably and in an
integrated way
Where are we We will put this
approach into practice
now?
“
on the land and water
Land and water (including
we manage ourselves. I am passionate about our
the marine area) in Wales
trees and woodland. They form part
are not currently managed of our landscape and heritage, and
in an integrated way, and our work is providing benefits both
although water and air now and for future generations with
quality has improved in places to work, play and relax as
some cases over recent well as providing valuable habitat
to support many species
years, there is still a long
Rachel Chamberlain
way to go before we are Team Leader, Forest Planning
managing all Welsh land
and water sustainably.
What will NRW
do?
NRW will be seen as an
advocate for the economic,
social and cultural benefits
that integrated land and
water management can
provide, as well as the
environmental benefits.
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We will:
• Demonstrate SMNR in practice on the • Develop a climate change risk
7% of Wales’ land and water management strategy for NRW
we manage ourselves and try out new managed land
approaches making use of our
experimental powers • Develop green infrastructure,
including woodland planting
• Encourage an SMNR approach in particularly in urban areas with local
partnership with land owners and authorities and other partners
industry, agriculture and forestry
• Work with Welsh Government on
• Work towards bringing water bodies the post-Brexit rural development
into good ecological status by 2027, plan and support it in developing
develop a reformed and sustainable its Marine Plan, Marine Transition
abstraction licencing system, and help Programme and the National
water companies develop their long- Development Framework
term plans
• Complete the review of the Welsh
Government Woodland Estate and
begin to implement the findings
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Improve the resilience and quality of
our ecosystems
Where are we What will NRW
now? do?
Our State of Natural NRW will play a key
Resources Report role in delivering the
(published 2016) has Nature Recovery
identified that currently Action Plan, working
no ecosystem in Wales with other public
has good resilience bodies and the private
and many will not be and voluntary sectors.
adaptable enough to Our own land and
deal with climate change water management will
and other pressures. exemplify ecosystem
resilience and
“
Overall, biodiversity
connectivity.
in Wales is declining. Having the opportunity to
The extent of some look after habitats and work with
habitats has declined landowners to try to improve their
significantly, and condition so that they are of the
highest possible standard is incredible
connectivity between
Rhodri Dafydd
habitats has also Senior Reserve Manager
reduced. The condition
of our ecosystems is
mixed depending on the
particular habitat.
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• Ensure we consider biodiversity Woodland Sites) towards restoration
and ecosystem resilience in all our on the land and water we manage
functions, activities and decision • Review protected sites to ensure we
making and help other public bodies have the right network in place and
do the same collaborate with land owners and
• Work with other public bodies and managers, valuing those sites as part
the private and voluntary sectors to of a larger network and essential
deliver the Nature Recovery Action component of the natural environment
Plan • Improve the resilience of marine
• Help prevent, detect and control ecosystems as part of the Marine
invasive non-native species, pests and Protected Area network
diseases • Work with key partners to improve
• Restore protected sites towards river habitats through river restoration
favourable condition and manage plans establishing salmon as an iconic
PAWS (Plantations on Ancient species indicative of habitat quality
across Wales
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Reduce the risk to people and communities
from environmental hazards such as
flooding and pollution
Where are we Climate change is likely to the best approach to help
result in more frequent and reduce the risks both to
now? extreme weather events, people and to habitats
Pollution and flooding with people located on and biodiversity. As a
have wide-ranging flood plains or near to firm but fair regulator,
damaging effects in coasts increasingly at risk. we will investigate
Wales, with poor air Drought is also an issue incidents and use our
quality identified as one with water availability full range of powers to
of the greatest immediate likely to be reduced in tackle environmental
environmental threats to some areas. crime when it becomes
people and the natural necessary.
environment. Agricultural
pollution incidents
What will NRW
continue to be an issue do?
with significant impacts NRW will work in
on water courses. Water partnership – providing
pollution in Wales caused guidance and advice,
by abandoned metal monitoring and evidence,
mines is the worst in the modelling and forecasting
UK. Although recycling the likelihood of events
rates are increasing, and providing an effective
hazardous waste and fly- response to incidents
tipping continue to be a that do occur. We will be
serious issue. trusted to recommend
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• Use our Area Statements to assess • Support initiatives such as Flood
the risk of environmental hazards, and Awareness Wales and Fly-tipping
develop nature-based solutions as a Action Wales
first option to reduce their frequency/
severity
• Ensure these are integrated into Well-
being Plans and provide multiple
benefits where possible, such as habitat
creation and recreation opportunities
• Work with partners on preventative
measures and to prepare for
environmental incidents if they do
occur
• Collaborate with organisations
such as Public Health Wales and
local authorities to trial innovative
approaches to improving local air
“
quality, diffuse and/or agricultural
pollution, metal mine remediation and We were working on a site in Llanelli
and two ladies came down who were
dealing with slurry living on the street. They were so
• Maintain our existing flood assets and grateful we were there, they were
overjoyed which made me happy
build flood defences to reduce the risk that we’re doing a good job
to further properties Allyn Hawkes
Operations Supervisor
• Reduce pollution risks by effective use
of our regulatory powers
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Help people live healthier and more
fulfilled lives
Where are we in and making use of What will NRW
a good-quality natural
now? environment could help
do?
There are significant NRW will encourage
address some of these as
health issues and access and provide a wide
part of a healthy lifestyle
considerable differences range of opportunities
and improved physical and
in healthy life expectancy for recreation and
mental health.
between different volunteering. We will have
areas in Wales. Living Although many people joint initiatives with Public
already enjoy the natural Health Wales, Sport Wales
world, not everyone and other experts using
understands the benefits the natural environment to
the natural environment improve health and well-
“
provides for their day being.
The thing that
The that I to day lives. There are
enjoy is helping We will help the natural
considerable challenges to
the communities’ environment be seen as
ideas come to reconnect some people to
integral to local Well-
fruition, and to see the natural environment,
being Plans, with Welsh
people appreciate learning in and about the
the environment.
landscapes and seascapes
outdoors and the benefits
Geminie Drinkwater
inspiring lifelong learning
they provide.
Project Officer, and participation in sports
Llynfi Valley and the arts.
Woodland
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• Develop and manage walking, running, • Work with partners, communities
mountain bike and horse riding trails and educators to promote the value
and access points, focusing on places of the local natural environment and
where this can provide the most the opportunities they can provide
benefits to improve health, develop skills and
support Wales’ cultural heritage
• Support community projects and
social enterprise on land and water
that we manage
• Deliver Cyfle - our scheme for the
support of apprenticeships, research
and work placements and volunteering
• Help every child in Wales experience
and value the natural environment,
working in partnership to ensure
outdoor learning is included within the
statutory curriculum for all age groups
• Work with Public Health Wales and
Sport Wales to develop joint actions
that improve health and well-being
and ensure this is embedded in Well-
being Plans
• Work with partners to deliver the
benefits of the Wales Coast Path and
Welsh National Trails for visitors and
locals alike
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Promote successful and responsible
business, using natural resources
without damaging them
Where are we What will NRW
now? do?
“
Over 90% of the land NRW will have strong I like to think I’m
area in Wales is used for links with industry and helping to leave
agriculture and forestry. agriculture through advice a legacy for my
Wales also has significant and regulation. While daughter so she can
freshwater and marine some businesses already continue to enjoy
fisheries: ensuring the these things
operate sustainably, there
sustainability of fish Charlie Lewis
are more opportunities for Project Support
stocks is a significant green growth, benefiting Officer
issue. industry itself, the natural
environment and the
Local authority recycling
people of Wales.
rates have risen and are
now the highest in the We will support the
UK, second highest in development of alternative
Europe and third highest markets as well as
in the world. Electricity Payment for Ecosystem
generated from Services and use our
renewables has more buying power to influence
than tripled since 2007. our suppliers and the wider
public sector to encourage
working towards a circular
economy.
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• Deliver our Enterprise Plan, including
timber, renewable energy and tourism
• Promote the compelling reasons
for businesses to adopt an SMNR
approach, helping understand the
benefits to industry, people and the
natural environment
• Use our experimental powers to work
with emerging technologies to help
businesses operate sustainably
• Help provide good-quality jobs
throughout Wales and support
apprenticeships, work placements
and Welsh Government employment
programmes
• Work with the private, public and
voluntary sectors, neighbours and
communities to support appropriate
use of the land and water we manage
to deliver multiple benefits
• Support the Welsh Government to
develop their approach to new tax
powers
• Put steps in place to work towards a
circular economy and zero waste in
Wales
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Develop NRW into an excellent
organisation, delivering first-class
customer service
Where are we sustainably. And we will
know we are working in
now? the best way we can
Since 2013, we have because our staff and
established our customers will have told
standalone capability,
“
us so.
developing our own
We respect the identity
systems appropriate for We care for our staff: our
of our customers and the
Wales. staff are, and recognise partners we work with, and
that they are, valued for aim to provide those services
We are poised to
their professionalism and in their language of choice,
reorganise our structure Welsh or English as they so
expertise, listened to and
to deliver our local, wish
their diversity
area-based approach, Lyn Williams
celebrated. We care for
following on from work Welsh Language
our customers, Officer
over several years
and will be seen as
leading up to this point.
a valuable partner
because we listen,
What will NRW respond and are keen to
do? work collaboratively. We
NRW will be leading the care for the natural
way to a better future for environment: that is why
Wales by managing the we are here. It is usually
environment and natural why people work for
resources of Wales NRW.
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• Inspire, motivate and empower our • Support wider sharing and efficient
staff to live our values, and be our use of our assets such as offices
ambassadors and fleet, to help move towards an
• Ensure we listen to staff, understand efficient and integrated public service
their views and improve NRW as a for Wales
place to work • Pilot new approaches to our grant-
• Reduce our own environmental giving work
impact and carbon footprint showing • Trial and share our new approach to
leadership in decarbonisation in the procurement across the public sector
public sector
• Enable our customers to do business
with us online – because it’s the
simplest, cheapest and quickest way
to do so
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to manage our resources carefully – both indicators aligned to the long-term vision
staff and money - ensuring we provide for the natural environment in Wales,
good value for money. measures for our Corporate Plan and
annual targets for our Business Plan.
Over the next two to three years we will
be changing – to a more integrated, This will ensure we are ambitious and
locally based organisation, only using a rigorous in monitoring both the natural
national approach where it makes more environment in Wales and the benefits it
sense to do so. provides, and our own performance and
how we contribute to well-being in Wales
We will be moving towards a more now and for future generations.
enabling organisation, where we help
partners to work with us to help deliver
joint outcomes.
For more information please read our full Corporate Plan www.naturalresources.wales
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