DEFRA list of public goods
We know that the aim of ELM is to pay land managers for delivering public goods - set out in the 25 Year Environment Plan. You can read an overview of them here.
ELM will contribute to outcomes across the six public goods
Clean air
Reduced concentrations of ammonia in the atmosphere
Reduced concentrations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) in the atmosphere
Clean and plentiful water
Increased ground and surface water resources
Maintained and enhanced condition and quality of natural, semi-natural or other priority habitats, so they are able to support their characteristic species and species functions
Reduced concentrations of faecal bacteria in surface water bodies, groundwaters, wetlands and coastal systems
Reduced concentrations of N + P from harmful levels in wetlands, surface water bodies and groundwaters
Reduced flow of plastics into freshwater and the marine environment from land
Reduced load of sediment in sensitive water bodies, wetlands and coastal systems
Reduced risk/impact of agrochemicals on wetlands, waterbodies and groundwaters
Thriving plants and wildlife
Concentrations of elements in terrestrial habitats at levels that maintain or enhance biodiversity and sensitive habitats
Improved status of declining terrestrial and aquatic or water dependent species that are either mobile across multiple habitats or require targeted interventions
Increased area and improved connectivity of priority and other semi-natural habitats
Reduced impact of agrochemicals on natural, semi-natural and other priority terrestrial and aquatic habitats and on declining species
Reduced pressure from invasive non-native species
Protection from and mitigation of hazards
Reduced impact of and enhanced resilience to coastal change
Reduced impact of and enhanced resilience to flooding
Reduced impact of and enhanced resilience to wildfires
Reduced impacts of and enhanced resilience to drought
Mitigation of and adaptation to climate change
Mitigation of and adaptation to climate change
Enhanced resilience of the environment to climate change
Maintained and enhanced storage of carbon
Reduced agricultural GHG emissions
Beauty, heritage and engagement with the environment
Conserved and enhanced landscape character
Conserved, enhanced and safely enjoyed geodiversity features or assets
Enhanced access to the countryside, farmland or woodland
Enhanced engagement with the natural environment
Preserved cultural heritage assets (designated and non-designated)
