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Professor Ian Bateman and Professor Colin Galbraith have been reappointed as Independent Members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).
Michael Gove says the UK supports further restrictions on the use of neonicotinoids due to their effects on bees and other pollinators.
The Environment Minister has announced new arrangements for the Forestry Commission in England.
New technology and kit being put to the test in flood exercise
Lord Gardiner presented 17 pollinator 'champions' with certificates at the annual Bees' Needs Champions awards at Kew Gardens.
Defra and the Environment Agency will be undertaking a review of multi-agency flood plans produced by local resilience forums.
The two-month countdown has begun for the Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant.
Ministers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and affected countries work together to stamp out wildlife crime at the 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference.
A new coastal defence will help protect Blackpool's iconic seafront
Environment Secretary opens a £40 million grants scheme today for investment in farm technology and equipment.
Environment Secretary visits Bournville chocolate factory to celebrate the UK's thriving food sector
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a call for evidence on how the littering of plastic, metal and glass drinks containers could be reduced
27 per cent drop in use of antibiotics in food-producing animals since 2014 meets a government commitment two years early.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches the Cefas-Exeter collaborative centre for Sustainable Aquaculture Futures to support food security and blue growth.
Maximum litter fines are to almost double to £150 from April next year as well as new fines introduced for owners of vehicles from which litter is thrown
Bluetongue has been successfully picked up in a number of cattle imported from France through the UK's robust post-import testing regime.
Increased protections against the plant disease, Xylella, which affects olive, coffee and citrus trees has been approved.
An Asian hornet nest has been destroyed in the Woolacombe area and no further live Asian hornets have been sighted.
Planning permission granted for Lowestoft redevelopment of the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) headquarters.
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