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England’s grey squirrel policy statement sets out the actions government will take over the next 5 years to reduce the impact of grey squirrels on the red squirrel population and on our trees and woodlands.
Introduction The grey squirrel is a widely spread non-native invasive…
Consulting on reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, including recognising the full veterinary team, modernising the regulator and regulating businesses.
Response to the Animal Sentience Committee's view on the consideration of impacts on animal welfare in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Private Members Bill.
This is the Government’s formal response to the Animal Sentience…
Response to the Animal Sentience Committee’s assessment on whether the government has fully considered the welfare of animals as sentient beings in relation to the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill.
Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the implementation of CITES domestically.
The strategy for biodiversity in Overseas Territories.
Seeking views on a proposed ban on keeping laying hens, pullets and breeder layers in cages.
Seeking views on proposed changes to the methods used for lamb castration and tail docking.
A new integrated approach to bring about a generational step change and deliver sustainable and embedded improvements to animal welfare.
How the government plans to implement the Nature Restoration Fund.
This consultation is inviting views on draft Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) which target the priority introduction routes of invasive non-native species (INNS) into Great Britain.
Post-legislative scrutiny of the Ivory Act 2018.
Inviting your comments on the proposed guidance document for plant health civil sanctions.
We are seeking views on proposals to revise the charges paid by businesses in the NRCP (National Residues Control Programme).
This contingency plan describes how the government will manage an outbreak or incident of exotic notifiable disease of animals in England.
We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery.
We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) January 2025 report on progress in improving England’s natural environment from April 2023 to March 2024.
The government's response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) review of Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England.
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