Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Mandate Training for Large Land Purchasers to Protect the Countryside
Closed
77 signatures
What the petition asks
Large-scale land ownership requires key environmental, social, and economic duties. The law doesn’t require buyers of sizeable landholdings to prove basic countryside management, environmental or sustainable practices, allowing transactions to proceed without ecological expertise mandates.
We believe this gap risks irreversible harm to biodiversity, ecosystems, food security & rural communities. We urge amending the law to mandate individuals/entities purchasing 10+ acres (incl. cumulative, adjacent/ecologically linked plots within 24 months) or smaller plots in biodiversity-rich/eco-sensitive areas, complete an accredited course in countryside, environment & land management before transition, and show land meets ELMS goals ensuring responsible stewardship for future generations.
Timeline
| 12 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
77
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
12 Jun 2025
Closed
12 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 16 Aug 2026.