Land needs to be better managed to meet the competing demands for food production, wildlife conservation and access to open spaces, says a new report published by the National Trust.

The report, 'Green Spaces – Measuring the Benefits', calls on bodies such as Natural England, to take a lead role in promoting a more integrated approach to land management. The findings are based on research carried out by the University of Essex at six National Trust sites in the East of England.

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