Soil Association Head of Farming and Land Use Policy Gareth Morgan said: "This is a really valuable report from the House of Lords. We support the [Westminster] government's commitment to produce a national frameworks for land use and strongly urge government to heed these recommendations. In particular, we support the recommendations for a comprehensive multifunctional approach to land use, drawing in all relevant government departments not just Defra, to create a coherent national framework that can be effectively integrated into regional and local land use frameworks. It is also vital to give local communities a strong voice in this process and any resulting plans. This is consistent with the approach the Soil Association advocates to support the transition to agroecology and regenerative forestry which will deliver significant benefits for people, nature, and the environment. To support this the government needs to bolster ELMS and ensure independent advice to farmers alongside investment in farmer-led research and innovation."