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Bees' needs: public urged to support pollinators

Bees' needs: public urged to support pollinators

Wednesday, 10 April 2019

Simple actions to help pollinators and protect the vital contribution these insects make to our economy....

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New proposals to boost security for tenanted farmers

New proposals to boost security for tenanted farmers

Tuesday, 09 April 2019

12 week consultations launched in England and Wales to seek views on reforms to agricultural tenancy legislation...

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RPA confirms 2018 BPS and CS bridging payments

RPA confirms 2018 BPS and CS bridging payments

Monday, 08 April 2019

Farmers due their 2018 Countryside Stewardship advance or Basic Payment Scheme payment will receive bridging payments in April. ...

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Government launches £3 million scheme to regenerate village halls

Government launches £3 million scheme to regenerate village halls

Thursday, 04 April 2019

Funding will support around a hundred local building projects to help rural communities better connect....

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Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Dorset

Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Dorset

Thursday, 04 April 2019

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed Equine Viral Arteritis in Dorset....

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'No deal' EU exit: Government issues reminder to waste industry

'No deal' EU exit: Government issues reminder to waste industry

Thursday, 04 April 2019

Waste industry should review contingency plans in case of disruption should the UK leaves the EU without a deal....

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£3 million boost for innovative local air quality improvements

£3 million boost for innovative local air quality improvements

Tuesday, 02 April 2019

Local authorities across England have received funding from the Air Quality Grant...

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Three new appointments to Forestry Commission

Three new appointments to Forestry Commission

Monday, 01 April 2019

Commissioners will be key to ensuring organisation is all set for the future of forestry ...

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New strategic licensing for developers in Cheshire to better protect great crested newts

New strategic licensing for developers in Cheshire to better protect great crested newts

Thursday, 28 March 2019

An innovative approach by Natural England to protect great crested newts and encourage sustainable development is launched today (28 March) in Cheshir...

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Guidance for businesses to register on new UK IT service for chemical regulation

Guidance for businesses to register on new UK IT service for chemical regulation

Monday, 25 March 2019

Advice for businesses that use chemicals as part of contingency planning ...

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Government funds bus industry to improve air quality

Government funds bus industry to improve air quality

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Local authorities to be awarded £25m to further bus retrofitting plans...

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UN International Day of Forests 2019: Para ecologists – the paramedics of the rainforest

UN International Day of Forests 2019: Para ecologists – the paramedics of the rainforest

Thursday, 21 March 2019

Para-ecologists, supported by the UK government's Darwin Initiative, are collecting vital data about the rainforests of Papua New Guinea and contribut...

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Environment Agency Chair reappointed

Environment Agency Chair reappointed

Friday, 15 March 2019

Emma Howard Boyd has been reappointed as Environment Agency Chair. ...

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UK takes step forward in global marine protection

UK takes step forward in global marine protection

Thursday, 14 March 2019

UK Government backs plans by Ascension Island to designate over 150,000 square miles of its waters as a fully protected no-take Marine Protected Area....

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Farmers advised to apply early for this year’s funding schemes

Farmers advised to apply early for this year’s funding schemes

Wednesday, 13 March 2019

Farmers and land managers applying for BPS and claiming for CS and ES payments are urged to do so in good time ahead of the 15 May deadline....

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Tony Juniper CBE appointed as Natural England chair

Tony Juniper CBE appointed as Natural England chair

Tuesday, 12 March 2019

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today confirmed Tony Juniper CBE as the new Chair of Natural England....

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Fish exporters urged to register now to use new digital exports services

Fish exporters urged to register now to use new digital exports services

Tuesday, 05 March 2019

A new digital catch certificate service has been launched as part of contingency planning for fish exporters in a no-deal Brexit. ...

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World Wildlife Day: A helping hand to turtles and mangroves

World Wildlife Day: A helping hand to turtles and mangroves

Sunday, 03 March 2019

UN World Wildlife Day celebrates the best of conservation action around the globe including two UK Government supported projects ...

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March 2019 update: Invasive non native species and grey squirrels

March 2019 update: Invasive non native species and grey squirrels

Friday, 01 March 2019

The government has confirmed the implementation date of the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019....

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Clean up work completed in Salisbury as area continues recovery

Clean up work completed in Salisbury as area continues recovery

Friday, 01 March 2019

Defra has now handed back the final site of decontamination in Salisbury to the South Wiltshire Recovery Coordinating Group....

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New for newts: better for wildlife, business and people

New for newts: better for wildlife, business and people

Thursday, 28 February 2019

An innovative approach by Natural England to protect great crested newts and encourage sustainable development was today (28 February) launched in Ken...

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Appointments made to the Board of Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens

Appointments made to the Board of Kew's Royal Botanic Gardens

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

Defra Ministers have reappointed Liam Dolan and Sue Hartley to the Board of Trustees for second terms of three years...

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Walkers to enjoy new 16 mile public path in Lincolnshire

Walkers to enjoy new 16 mile public path in Lincolnshire

Wednesday, 27 February 2019

County's first stretch of the England Coast Path opens with a new 16-mile route from Skegness to Mablethorpe....

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New ambassadors to champion green action

New ambassadors to champion green action

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Environment Secretary Michael Gove welcomes green ambassadors for Year of Green Action....

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Strengthened protections for Isles of Scilly seabirds

Strengthened protections for Isles of Scilly seabirds

Tuesday, 26 February 2019

Natural England announces plans to extend Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area by almost 13,000 hectares....

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Environment Agency Board member reappointed

Environment Agency Board member reappointed

Monday, 25 February 2019

Environment Secretary Michael Gove, has reappointed Maria Adebowale-Schwarte for a second term on the Board of the Environment Agency....

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Gove unveils new covenants to protect nature

Gove unveils new covenants to protect nature

Friday, 22 February 2019

A consultation on conservation covenants, voluntary agreements to protect nature, has been launched by the government. ...

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New guidance on the movement of horses and other equines in a no deal scenario

New guidance on the movement of horses and other equines in a no deal scenario

Thursday, 21 February 2019

The government has issued guidance for owners of equines on the preparations they need to make...

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Government urges businesses to prepare for changes to animal imports and exports in a no deal Brexit

Government urges businesses to prepare for changes to animal imports and exports in a no deal Brexit

Wednesday, 20 February 2019

Guidance published today will help minimise disruption and allow continued movement of goods...

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A World To Win

A World To Win

Tuesday, 19 February 2019

Michael Gove's speech to National Farmers Union - February 19 2019...

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