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Government food strategy will back our farmers by helping to increase domestic production, spread jobs and grow the economy.
Stockholm +50 event brings government, business, finance and civil society together to discuss how to finance nature protection and restoration
Woodland projects across England to receive funding for jobs, training and increasing tree cover
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Funding will support projects which are expanding woodland cover, providing jobs and addressing the forestry sector’s skills shortage, and increasing access to nature
Platinum Jubilee fund creates boost for village halls
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New £3 million fund will support village hall improvement projects for over 100 village halls
Over 99,000 hectares of England to be dedicated to supporting wildlife and nature for people to enjoy
New legislation will make the UK the best place in the world to invest in agri-food research and innovation.
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- JNCC framework document
- Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew framework document
- Natural England framework document
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We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also support our world-leading food, farming and fishing industries.
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- Construction continues on Kendal Flood Risk Management Scheme, with work scheduled to start at two more locations over the coming weeks
- Bears, chimpanzees and pangolins to be better protected after new funding boost for world’s most endangered animals
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