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  • Ash dieback found on three new host species of tree in the UK

    Landscapers, gardeners and tree practitioners urged to report findings via Tree Alert

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New accord launches to enhance National Parks and woodland

    National Parks Minister backs new agreement to create new woodland, protecting wildlife and connecting people with nature.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Beavers arrive in the Forest of Dean

    Michael Gove releases pair of Eurasian Beavers as part of reintroduction scheme

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Farming regulation changes proposed

    A major simplification of the way we regulate farming has been proposed in an interim report published today

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Campaign branches out to protect UK's mighty oaks

    Action Oak contributes to the Government’s 25-year Environment Plan by helping to protect the country's 121 million precious oak trees for future generations

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant opens for applications

    Landowners, farmers and foresters can now apply for up to £6,800 per hectare to create new woodland on their property.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Environment Secretary backs release of Beavers in Forest of Dean

    Forestry Commission plans to release four beavers in the Forest of Dean have been approved by Natural England and are backed by Michael Gove.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • England's largest woodland planting scheme gets green light

    The Forestry Commission has approved planting at Doddington North Moor in Northumberland, England's largest woodland planting scheme for 30 years.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Countryside Stewardship: detail of new simplified offers

    Four new offers will open for applications in the New Year to make it easier for farmers and landowners to apply.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Bright future for Forestry Commission in England

    The Environment Minister has announced new arrangements for the Forestry Commission in England.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Countdown begins for Countryside Stewardship woodland creation

    The two-month countdown has begun for the Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £13 million fund to increase England's woodland

    The next round of the Woodland Creation grant has been confirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Countryside Stewardship opens for 2017

    The third year of the Countryside Stewardship scheme is open for applications.

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  • Countryside Stewardship grants soon to open for applications

    The hedgerows and boundaries grant and woodland creation grant under the Countryside Stewardship scheme open for applications this month.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Big Tree Plant's millionth tree planted

    Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss plants an oak to celebrate the leafier streets and cities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Survey shows more people are heading for the outdoors in England

    More people are enjoying the benefits of an outdoors visit according to the latest Monitor of Engagement with the Natural Environment survey

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Survey reveals importance of outdoor visits in England

    The fifth year of findings from the definitive survey of the way people enjoy the great English outdoors have been published.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More details released on CAP Reform in England

    Latest information about new CAP schemes in England, including key details for young farmers

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New details on CAP implementation announced

    More information has been published for farmers about the new Common Agricultural Policy rules.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Four million trees to be planted next year

    Government is investing £30m in the next financial year to support the planting of 2,000 hectares of new woodland with 4m trees.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government