Forests: reducing deforestation in UK supply chains
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Detail of outcome
We received 63,719 responses to this consultation. Over 99% of the responses were supportive of the government introducing legislation to reduce deforestation.
Based on this consultation and the recommendations of the Global Resource Initiative, an independent taskforce, the government will introduce a new law through the Environment Bill to prevent illegal deforestation in the supply chains of UK businesses. The new law will also require that companies can demonstrate that they know where the commodities they use have come from and comply with local laws.
This report summarises the responses we received and outlines what the government plans to do next.
See the government’s response to the recommendations of the Global Resource Initiative.
Original consultation
Consultation description
We want to know what you think about the government introducing a new law designed to prevent forests and other important natural areas from being illegally changed into agricultural land.
Last updated 11 November 2020 + show all updates
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Added summary of responses and government response.
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First published.