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Major review calls for biggest shakeup of the running of England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty since they were founded 70 years ago.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Farmers affected by this summer's flooding can now apply for support through the Farming Recovery Fund
Updated guidance has been issued on the movement of horses and other equines.
The Environment Secretary has this week met members of the Scottish fishing, farming and food and drink industries.
UK businesses that produce or trade products that contain F gas or ODSs need to sign up to online system which will maintain current environmental standards.
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers launches public survey as part of planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.
Defra will review the way in which the release of gamebirds on or near protected sites in England is managed following a proposed legal challenge.
Badger control licences published by Natural England
New flood boost will better protect over 9,004 homes.
The Tide Turners Plastic Challenge Badge will be extended to a further 15 countries.
Direction to Natural England on the licensing of badger control in Derbyshire.
Government announces new fairer allocation of farm funding across the UK , as farm budget is topped up with over £56 million until 2022.
‘Natasha’s Law’ introduced to protect allergy sufferers and give them confidence in the food they buy.
New national statistics show changes in how people use and relate to the natural environment.
Secretary of State Appointments to National Park Authorities and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards
Defra CSA Professor Sir Ian Boyd marks his last day
The Environment Secretary visited the headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Sandy, Bedfordshire.
From 1 September 2019, machinery or vehicles that have been used for agricultural or forestry purposes will be subject to plant health regulations when imported from any third country.
British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry.
UK Government funding is successfully supporting the protection of elephants - helping local livelihoods, ecosystem function and global biodiversity
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