This Chief Scientist Report, the sixth in the series, is published as Dr Tim Hill hands over the role of Chief Scientist to Prof. Sallie Bailey. It focusses on the impact our work has and – crucially – how we know what that impact is.
The report highlights many interesting and important topics, including how we can make nature more accessible, the immensely positive impacts our work has on habitats across England, how our evidence-led approach resulted in woodlands being established to help nature recovery, and the history of marine conservation in England’s waters. Spotlights on some of the staff in the Chief Scientist Directorate highlight the work they do – including staff who work ‘behind the scenes.’