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UN International Day of Forests 2019: Para-ecologists – the paramedics of the rainforest
Para-ecologists, supported by the UK government’s Darwin Initiative, are collecting vital data about the rainforests of Papua New Guinea and contributing to the protection of important wildlife and habitats.
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UK takes step forward in global marine protection
UK Government backs plans by Ascension Island to designate over 150,000 square miles of its waters as a fully protected no-take Marine Protected Area.
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New ambassadors to champion green action
Environment Secretary Michael Gove welcomes green ambassadors for Year of Green Action.
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Strengthened protections for Isles of Scilly seabirds
Natural England announces plans to extend Isles of Scilly Special Protection Area by almost 13,000 hectares.
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Poultry farmers and bird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat
Poultry farmers and pet bird keepers across the UK urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat through biosecurity measures
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African swine fever: how to spot and report the disease
How to spot African swine fever, what to do if you suspect it, and how to stop it spreading.
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Defra Helpline
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
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03459 33 55 77
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+44 20 7238 6951
The quickest way to get a response is to call our Helpline which is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm (find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges). Alternatively you can email us, or write to us at the postal address given above. We aim to reply to emails or letters within fifteen working days.
Defra Rural Services helpline
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03000 200 301
Contact the Defra Rural Services helpline for farming-related advice.
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
You should also call us 24/7 to report suspicion of notifiable disease in animals.
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
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Eden Bridge House
Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DX
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Pet Travel Scheme helpline
0370 241 1710
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm (closed on bank holidays).
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
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