Appendix 1 - Wider Nature Pot Scoring Matrix

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Wider Nature Pot Scoring Matrix
Criterion Scoring descriptors Score
Biodiversity
Benefit 
0 – Biodiversity benefits are unclear, minimal, or not well evidenced. 
1 – Project delivers limited or small-scale biodiversity benefits, with
basic justification. 
2 – Clear, credible local biodiversity improvements (e.g. improved
habitat condition or targeted species benefit). 
3 – Strong restoration proposal using appropriate methods, clearly
improving habitat quality and/or species diversity. 
4 – High-quality restoration with potential for significant biodiversity
gains, ecosystem recovery and/or habitat connectivity at a wider scale.
0–4
Continuation
and Added
Value of
Existing Work
0 – New standalone project with no connection to previous work. 
1 – Clear continuation or expansion of previous restoration with added
benefits (e.g. increased area, improved management, greater
resilience). 
2 – Strong continuation of a demonstrably successful project,
significantly increasing impact, longevity or ecological value.
0–2
Maintenance 
0 – No maintenance or long-term management arrangements identified. 
1 – Some maintenance outlined, but responsibilities or actions lack
detail or certainty. 
2 – Clear, realistic plan for ongoing maintenance and stewardship, with
named responsibility and appropriate actions.
0–2
Value for
Money and
Deliverability
0 – Costs are unclear, poorly justified, or disproportionate to outcomes;
deliverability uncertain. 
1 – Costs are reasonable, clearly explained, and proportionate to the
scale and benefits of the project; delivery appears achievable.
0–1
Community
Involvement
0 – No evidence of community involvement or engagement. 
1 – Community involvement and engagement (e.g. volunteers,
consultation, or local partnerships).
0-1
Total Score  /10 
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