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The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been brought home today on World Soil Day (5 December).
Letter from Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to Lynx UK Trust about lynx reintroduction in Kielder Forest, Northumberland.
The government is consulting on mandating biodiversity net gain in development to ensure habitats are protected and enhanced for the future.
Forestry Minister David Rutley has planted the first government-funded tree of the Northern Forest.
Defra joins forces with Keep Britain Tidy to launch the ‘Keep it, Bin it’ campaign
Secretary of State Michael Gove has met with allergen groups and retailers to discuss proposed changes in the law around allergen labelling.
The winner of the 'Celebrating Our Oaks' category of the International Garden Photographer of the Year in partnership with Action Oak announced
The government is stepping up its fight against rogue ‘man-with-a-van’ waste carriers who fly-tip.
New data gives the most detailed picture yet of temperature, rainfall and sea level rise over next century
Secretary of State, Michael Gove, gives speech on UK Climate Change Projections
Nottingham City Council's plans to improve air quality have been approved by government
Deputy Chair and two new members appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish).
Beaches around the country achieved top water quality standards this year as millions flocked to the coast to enjoy the record-breaking hot weather.
An independent review into serious and organised waste crime has been published.
Lord Gardiner meets with young environment advocates as part of the #iwill campaign.
A review of the government’s 25 Year Bovine TB Strategy has been published.
A transcript of a speech delivered by Minister Thérèse Coffey at the Chatham House Forest Governance Forum.
Food Minister David Rutley met with food and drink businesses in Yorkshire and Scotland this week.
James Cross is to step down as Natural England’s Chief Executive today after four years.
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