CHAPTER 2Species abundance: long-term target
Long-term biodiversity target to reverse the decline of species abundance
14. The long-term biodiversity target to reverse the decline of species abundance is that the overall relative species abundance index by 31st December 2042 is—
(a)higher than the overall relative species abundance index for 31st December 2022; and
(b)at least 10% higher than the overall relative species abundance index for 31st December 2030 (the specified date for the 2030 species abundance target).
Measurement of the long-term biodiversity target to reverse the decline of species abundance
15.—(1) The long-term biodiversity target to reverse the decline of species abundance is to be measured by calculating the overall relative species abundance index for the following dates—
(a)31st December 2022;
(b)31st December 2030; and
(c)31st December 2042.
(2) Regulation 12(2) to (6) applies in relation to the measurement of the long-term biodiversity target to reverse the decline of species abundance as it applies to the measurement of the 2030 species abundance target described in regulation 11.
Reporting date for the long-term biodiversity target to reverse the decline of species abundance
16. For the purposes of section 6(1) of the 2021 Act, the reporting date for the target in regulation 14 is 15th April 2044.