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The British government is set to demolish the paywall of the Land Registry, enabling everyone to access land ownership information in England. This move aligns with a comprehensive land management overhaul, as Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds unveils a new land use framework this week. The framework will balance farmland, nature reserves, and derelict areas for food, housing, energy, and employment. Opening the registry will expose centuries of concealed ownership details, potentially pressuring larger landowners to restore nature. It will also aid in mapping peatland restoration efforts to mitigate flooding risks exacerbated by climate change. However, farmers express concerns about food production competing with nature reserves or tree planting for carbon storage. Environmental groups advocate for nature-friendly farming practices on working land.

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