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Threatened species receive game changing funding boost

Threatened species receive game changing funding boost

Friday, 11 October 2019

International biodiversity receives funding boost one year on from the largest ever Illegal Wildlife Conference held in London...

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'No deal' EU exit advice: further ports will be designated for movement of protected animals and plants

'No deal' EU exit advice: further ports will be designated for movement of protected animals and plants

Wednesday, 09 October 2019

Government issues updated advice on moving internationally protected animals and plants, including types of fish, birds and rosewood, in the event of ...

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Forestry Commissioner reappointed

Forestry Commissioner reappointed

Tuesday, 08 October 2019

Julia Grant has been reappointed as a board member for a second three-year term...

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Government provides more funds for local authority air quality action

Government provides more funds for local authority air quality action

Friday, 04 October 2019

Local authorities are encouraged to bid for a portion of at least £2 million of government support. ...

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Sniffer dogs at the border join fight against African swine fever

Sniffer dogs at the border join fight against African swine fever

Thursday, 03 October 2019

Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner and the UK Chief Vet joined a Border Force operation at Heathrow Airport...

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Public to have their say on stronger protections for UK waters

Public to have their say on stronger protections for UK waters

Wednesday, 02 October 2019

Independent panel calls for views on introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas...

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New measures protect animal welfare and increase woodland cover

New measures protect animal welfare and increase woodland cover

Tuesday, 01 October 2019

The Government has announced proposals on new measures to enhance the welfare of animals and increase woodland cover. ...

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Expert animal welfare body expanded to advise Government on future reforms

Expert animal welfare body expanded to advise Government on future reforms

Tuesday, 01 October 2019

The remit of an expert animal welfare body which advises Government has been expanded to provide research and advice on pets, wild animals kept by peo...

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UK fisheries agreement signed with Norway

UK fisheries agreement signed with Norway

Monday, 30 September 2019

UK and Norway have signed continuity agreement which enables UK vessels to continue fishing in Norwegian waters after 31 October....

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Environment Secretary champions Welsh food and farming industry

Environment Secretary champions Welsh food and farming industry

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

The Environment Secretary has this week met with key members of the thriving Welsh farming, food and drink industries...

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UK creates global alliance to help protect the world’s ocean

UK creates global alliance to help protect the world’s ocean

Tuesday, 24 September 2019

10 countries sign up to UK-led initiative to safeguard the world's ocean and its wildlife. ...

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Government encourages food exporters to get ready for animal health regulations

Government encourages food exporters to get ready for animal health regulations

Monday, 23 September 2019

Importers and exporters of animals and animal products are being urged to prepare for Brexit...

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Independent review calls for radical plan for England’s National Parks

Independent review calls for radical plan for England’s National Parks

Saturday, 21 September 2019

Major review calls for biggest shakeup of the running of England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty since they were founded 70 y...

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Defra opens £2 million fund to restore flood affected farmland

Defra opens £2 million fund to restore flood affected farmland

Thursday, 19 September 2019

Farmers affected by this summer's flooding can now apply for support through the Farming Recovery Fund ...

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Updated guidance on the movement of equines in a no deal scenario

Updated guidance on the movement of equines in a no deal scenario

Thursday, 19 September 2019

Updated guidance has been issued on the movement of horses and other equines....

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Environment Secretary tours iconic Scottish industries

Environment Secretary tours iconic Scottish industries

Thursday, 19 September 2019

The Environment Secretary has this week met members of the Scottish fishing, farming and food and drink industries....

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Businesses reminded to register on system to maintain environmental standards on harmful gases post Brexit

Businesses reminded to register on system to maintain environmental standards on harmful gases post Brexit

Monday, 16 September 2019

UK businesses that produce or trade products that contain F gas or ODSs need to sign up to online system which will maintain current environmental sta...

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General licences: survey marks new phase of review

General licences: survey marks new phase of review

Thursday, 12 September 2019

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers launches public survey as part of planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England....

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Defra responds to Wild Justice challenge: releasing gamebirds on protected sites

Defra responds to Wild Justice challenge: releasing gamebirds on protected sites

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

Defra will review the way in which the release of gamebirds on or near protected sites in England is managed following a proposed legal challenge....

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2019 Badger control licences announced

2019 Badger control licences announced

Wednesday, 11 September 2019

Badger control licences published by Natural England...

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Government pledges £62m flood funding for communities in England

Government pledges £62m flood funding for communities in England

Tuesday, 10 September 2019

New flood boost will better protect over 9,004 homes....

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Young leaders around the world to join the fight against plastic pollution

Young leaders around the world to join the fight against plastic pollution

Friday, 06 September 2019

The Tide Turners Plastic Challenge Badge will be extended to a further 15 countries. ...

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Cash boost and fairer funding formula for farmers across the UK

Cash boost and fairer funding formula for farmers across the UK

Thursday, 05 September 2019

Government announces new fairer allocation of farm funding across the UK , as farm budget is topped up with over £56 million until 2022. ...

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Natasha's legacy becomes law

Natasha's legacy becomes law

Thursday, 05 September 2019

‘Natasha’s Law’ introduced to protect allergy sufferers and give them confidence in the food they buy....

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Secretary of State Appoints NPAs and AONB Conservation Boards

Secretary of State Appoints NPAs and AONB Conservation Boards

Monday, 02 September 2019

Secretary of State Appointments to National Park Authorities and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards...

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Defra chief scientist departs after seven years in post

Defra chief scientist departs after seven years in post

Thursday, 29 August 2019

Defra CSA Professor Sir Ian Boyd marks his last day...

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Theresa Villiers visits RSPB headquarters

Theresa Villiers visits RSPB headquarters

Friday, 23 August 2019

The Environment Secretary visited the headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Sandy, Bedfordshire. ...

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Public to have their say on the food system of the future

Public to have their say on the food system of the future

Saturday, 17 August 2019

British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industr...

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World Elephant Day: UK gives a helping hand to iconic mammals

World Elephant Day: UK gives a helping hand to iconic mammals

Sunday, 11 August 2019

UK Government funding is successfully supporting the protection of elephants - helping local livelihoods, ecosystem function and global biodiversity...

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Activation of Bellwin Scheme and cash boost for Whaley Bridge

Activation of Bellwin Scheme and cash boost for Whaley Bridge

Friday, 09 August 2019

Local communities and businesses impacted by last week’s heavy rain and flooding will have access to £5.25m to support their recovery. ...

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