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Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant opens for applications

Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant opens for applications

Tuesday, 02 January 2018

Landowners, farmers and foresters can now apply for up to £6,800 per hectare to create new woodland on their property. ...

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30,000 respond to ivory consultation ban during Christmas week

30,000 respond to ivory consultation ban during Christmas week

Monday, 01 January 2018

There have been more than 60,000 responses to the Government’s proposed ban on ivory sales to help bring an end to elephant poaching....

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More frequent cattle testing to boost fight against bovine TB

More frequent cattle testing to boost fight against bovine TB

Thursday, 21 December 2017

Grants for badger vaccination schemes and six-monthly testing in high risk areas will help to prevent disease and catch it more quickly....

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Flood defence milestone: 100,000 more properties better protected

Flood defence milestone: 100,000 more properties better protected

Thursday, 21 December 2017

100,000 more properties across the country are now better protected from flooding thanks to the 350 new flood schemes that have been built since April...

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Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed three new independent members

Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed three new independent members

Monday, 18 December 2017

The JNCC has appointed three new independent members for three years...

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Abstraction reform: further moves made towards Green Brexit

Abstraction reform: further moves made towards Green Brexit

Friday, 15 December 2017

The government has published a new plan to reform abstraction management - to protect the environment while improving access to water where it is need...

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Hilary Florek appointed Chair of the Marine Management Organisation

Hilary Florek appointed Chair of the Marine Management Organisation

Friday, 15 December 2017

Hilary Florek has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Marine Management Organisation....

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Sustainable fishing nets quota increases for UK fishermen

Sustainable fishing nets quota increases for UK fishermen

Wednesday, 13 December 2017

Today the UK government achieved agreements supporting UK fishermen and sustainable fishing at the annual EU talks on fishing quotas....

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Environment Secretary publishes bill to strengthen animal welfare

Environment Secretary publishes bill to strengthen animal welfare

Tuesday, 12 December 2017

New law will ensure animal abusers are jailed for up to 5 years and animal sentience is reflected in UK law...

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Environment Secretary backs release of Beavers in Forest of Dean

Environment Secretary backs release of Beavers in Forest of Dean

Friday, 08 December 2017

Forestry Commission plans to release four beavers in the Forest of Dean have been approved by Natural England and are backed by Michael Gove....

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Global commitment at United Nations Assembly to reduce pollution

Global commitment at United Nations Assembly to reduce pollution

Thursday, 07 December 2017

The UK is one of a number of nations to sign a resolution to help reduce the amount of plastic in the world's seas....

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Back the fight against puppy smugglers and backstreet breeders, says animal welfare Minister

Back the fight against puppy smugglers and backstreet breeders, says animal welfare Minister

Tuesday, 05 December 2017

Lord Gardiner sets out his top tips to avoid dishonest pet sellers...

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New UK Chief Veterinary Officer appointed

New UK Chief Veterinary Officer appointed

Monday, 04 December 2017

Christine Middlemiss has been appointed as the UK’s next Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO)....

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Blue Belt extended to protect rare seabirds

Blue Belt extended to protect rare seabirds

Sunday, 03 December 2017

Government announces two new marine Special Protection Areas and extensions to four other sites to safeguard rare seabirds....

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Share of £50,000 pot to be won by small food & drink business innovators

Share of £50,000 pot to be won by small food & drink business innovators

Thursday, 30 November 2017

New competition to drive innovation in the UK food sector launches today...

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England's largest woodland planting scheme gets green light

England's largest woodland planting scheme gets green light

Thursday, 30 November 2017

The Forestry Commission has approved planting at Doddington North Moor in Northumberland, England's largest woodland planting scheme for 30 years....

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Countryside Stewardship: detail of new simplified offers

Countryside Stewardship: detail of new simplified offers

Thursday, 30 November 2017

Four new offers will open for applications in the New Year to make it easier for farmers and landowners to apply....

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New Farming Rules for Water

New Farming Rules for Water

Thursday, 30 November 2017

New rules will be introduced which will save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment....

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Environment Secretary speech: CLA Rural Business Conference

Environment Secretary speech: CLA Rural Business Conference

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out how support for farmers will be simplified. ...

Environment Secretary streamlines support for farmers

Environment Secretary streamlines support for farmers

Tuesday, 28 November 2017

The Environment Secretary has announced plans to streamline support for farmers...

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Environment Secretary confirms sentience of animals will continue to be recognised and protections strengthened when we leave the EU

Environment Secretary confirms sentience of animals will continue to be recognised and protections strengthened when we leave the EU

Thursday, 23 November 2017

Michael Gove has set out the government's position on animal sentience after we leave the EU in a Written Ministerial Statement...

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England’s bathing waters hold high standards

England’s bathing waters hold high standards

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

New bathing water quality statistics show England's favourite swimming spots have maintained high standards....

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UK ratifies new agreement to tackle global warming

UK ratifies new agreement to tackle global warming

Tuesday, 14 November 2017

The UK has become one of the first nations to complete ratification of a landmark agreement to reduce emissions from appliances that play a major role...

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Environment Minister speaks at the UN Climate Change Conference

Environment Minister speaks at the UN Climate Change Conference

Monday, 13 November 2017

On Saturday 11 November Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey gave a speech at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany....

New environmental protections to deliver a Green Brexit

New environmental protections to deliver a Green Brexit

Sunday, 12 November 2017

Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces plans to consult on a new, independent body for environmental standards...

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CCTV to be introduced in all slaughterhouses in England in 2018

CCTV to be introduced in all slaughterhouses in England in 2018

Sunday, 12 November 2017

Defra will take forward plans following extremely positive reaction from the industry, welfare groups and the public...

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Joint Nature Conservation Committee Members reappointed

Joint Nature Conservation Committee Members reappointed

Friday, 10 November 2017

Professor Ian Bateman and Professor Colin Galbraith have been reappointed as Independent Members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)....

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Environment Secretary backs further restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides

Environment Secretary backs further restrictions on neonicotinoid pesticides

Thursday, 09 November 2017

Michael Gove says the UK supports further restrictions on the use of neonicotinoids due to their effects on bees and other pollinators....

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Bright future for Forestry Commission in England

Bright future for Forestry Commission in England

Tuesday, 07 November 2017

The Environment Minister has announced new arrangements for the Forestry Commission in England....

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Bees' Needs Champions awards celebrate pollinator heroes

Bees' Needs Champions awards celebrate pollinator heroes

Monday, 06 November 2017

Lord Gardiner presented 17 pollinator 'champions' with certificates at the annual Bees' Needs Champions awards at Kew Gardens....

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