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Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss announces the decision to extend the Yorkshire Dales and the Lake District.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Copeland Community Fund (CCF) celebrates the achievements of their £11.5m investment in local projects over the past 5 years.
Delivered on October 14 2015 at Defra
Rural communities set to benefit from £138 million for new projects to deliver local jobs and growth.
Natural England's changes to protected species licensing have led to £1 million of customer savings over the past 3 years.
Grants available for rural entrepreneurs through new £7 million funding.
Change to documentation dates to clarify the date of issue and date of approval for an application.
Thanks to two seabird conservation projects, the rare storm petrel has this year made a comeback in the West Country, breeding at new locations on the Isles of Scilly and for a second year on Lundy.
Defra are looking for high calibre scientists and economists for public appointment positions this autumn
New grants available to boost productivity in the farming industry.
New £8 million funding available to provide tourism boost for rural businesses.
An innovative new approach to protecting great crested newts could enhance their population and reduce delays to major building projects.
This newsletter was issued in August 2015.
Today the government has published its first Rural Productivity Plan to grow the rural economy.
The Environment Agency have confirmed which locks on the non-tidal River Thames are in line for improvement works this financial year.
New commercial and recreational fishing restrictions for bass to come into effect.
Figures from the 2015 hen harrier breeding season show it is on track to be the most successful year since 2010.
Natural England reports that bridges built across roads and railways to allow wildlife movement can stop species from becoming isolated and reduce the number of traffic accidents.
British Embassy Manila is calling for proposals on collaborative research that will underpin the long-term sustainable production of rice
The creation of the country's first National Park Youth Cabinet will give young and local people an active role in their National Park.
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