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  • Government gives £25m boost to global wildlife initiative

    Darwin Initiative to receive a boost of at least £25m in funding over the next 4 years.

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

  • Secretary of State’s Biodiversity speech in Brazil

    Thank you.  It’s a great pleasure to be with you today.

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

  • Brazilian savannah as important as rainforests, says Spelman

    The Cerrado region of Brazil makes up 21 per cent of the country and is, biologically, a rich savannah-like ecosystem in the world.

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

  • Richard Benyon’s speech at the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime Seminar

    Richard Benyon’s speech at the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime Seminar.

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

  • Call for Olympian effort against aquatic non-native species

    Non-native invasive species cost the British economy at least £1.7 billion each year and millions of pounds is spent on aquatic invaders alone.

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at the RSPB campaign launch

    Thank you, Mike, and thanks to all RSPB members for the work you’ve done so far to step up for nature.

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

  • National Nature Reserves: myths busted

    Ministers have decided that the National Nature Reserves will remain in public ownership.

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

  • New deputy chair for Natural England

    Professor David Hill appointed as Deputy Chair of Natural England.

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

  • Government to cull magpies: myths busted

    The Government are not culling magpies or crows.

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

  • Review of cormorant licensing regime announced

    Cormorants are a predatory species that can cause significant damage to fish stocks.

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

  • Defra offers flood support to Brazil

    Defra has offered help to deal with the immediate aftermath of the flooding.

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

  • Indicators of biodiversity in England

    A statistical update of twenty-six indicators, providing an overview of biodiversity in England, are published today.

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

  • England’s special wildlife sites show dramatic improvement

    Natural England is responsible for monitoring the condition of SSSI land in England.

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

  • Government calls for peat to be phased out

    A consultation on proposals to phase out the horticultural use of peat by amateur gardeners in England by 2020 has been published today.

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

  • Give a gift for nature this Christmas

    A range of gifts available that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife.

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

  • Natural Environment White Paper discussion document: record response

    The aim of the White Paper is to set out a clear framework for protecting and enhancing the things that nature gives us for free.

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

  • Biodiversity: new global scientific body welcomed

    The UK has pledged £2 million over the next four years to support the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.

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

  • Cornish floods – Caroline Spelman statement

    Following a visit to Cornwall yesterday to see the devastation caused by the floods, the Secretary Of State Caroline Spelman has given the following written statement to the House of Commons.

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

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at The Economics of Nature: Taking stock, sharing action event

    Caroline Spelman’s speech at The Economics of Nature: Taking stock, sharing action event.

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

  • Myth busted: National Parks

    Our National Parks are not going to lose their status because of budget cuts.

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