Policy paper

Monitoring the condition of the natural environment

Sets out the data that will be needed to monitor whether the natural environment is improving.

Applies to England

Documents

Monitoring the condition of the natural environment

Monitoring the condition of the natural environment (accessible PDF version)

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Monitoring the condition of the natural environment (print version)

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Details

This statement sets out the kinds of data that will be obtained to monitor whether the natural environment, or a particular aspect of it, is improving. This includes progress towards achieving any targets or interim targets, in accordance with the Environmental Improvement Plan.

Presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 16 of the Environment Act 2021.

Published 23 May 2022