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  • Rural business training for 90,000 entrepreneurs launched

    The new government business training scheme will bring new skills and business knowledge to rural areas.

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

  • New public body will protect forests for future generations

    Alongside the continuing work of the Forestry Commission, this new body will own, maintain and safeguard our forests on behalf of the public.

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

  • Myth bust: Times article on government’s response to chalara

    Tree and plant health is an absolute priority in Defra and our response to tree diseases has been put on the same footing as our response to animal diseases.

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

  • Action to protect our iconic trees from disease

    This is the latest measure to protect native trees from the pests and diseases which can be brought into the UK from other parts of the EU.

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

  • Superfast broadband deal for Rothbury

    The people of Rothbury in Northumberland are set to become one of the first communities to receive superfast broadband.

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

  • Appointment of interim Chair of the Forestry Commission

    Sir Harry Studholme has been appointed as interim Chair of the Forestry Commission up to 30 June 2013. He is a serving Forestry Commissioner…

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

  • On track to plant one million new neighbourhood trees in England

    The Big Tree Plant is supported by a number of partner organisations and will see a million new trees planted by 2015.

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

  • Isle of Wight businesses leading innovation in rural economy

    Rural roadshow: how funding has transformed the rural economy on the Isle of Wight

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

  • Government sets out strategy to tackle Ash dieback

    A new strategy to tackle Ash dieback has been published today by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson alongside the Tree and Plant Health Task…

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

  • Forestry Commission Chair

    After serving a three year appointment as Chair of the Forestry Commission, Pamela Warhurst will step down at the end of the year. The position…

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

  • Ash disease found in East Sussex

    A further case of the tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback, has been confirmed in woodland in East Sussex. Following the urgent …

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

  • New jobs and global trade for Yorkshire after multi-million pound investment

    New multi-million pound investments in Yorkshire businesses will create jobs, open global business opportunities and help rebuild the nation…

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

  • Action on Ash Tree Disease Chalara

    The effort to address the ash tree disease Chalara will mobilise the general public and focus attention on trees that show resistance to the…

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

  • Written Parliamentary Statement: Ash Tree Dieback

    The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Owen Paterson) Further to my response to the Hon Member for Carmarthen West…

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

  • Survey reveals ash disease in six further counties

    The disease has now been confirmed in 115 sites: in 15 nurseries, 39 planting sites and 61 locations in forests and woodlands.

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

  • Summit identifies ideas for action on Ash disease

    Businesses, charities and other organisations that care for our woodlands and forests have today joined Environment Secretary Owen Paterson …

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

  • Ash disease found in Kent and Essex

    The disease has now been confirmed in trees in 14 nurseries, 36 planting sites and 32 locations in forests and woodlands.

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

  • Rural & Islands Housing Association Forum: Annual Conference

    Michael Moore talks at the Annual Conference of the Rural & Islands Housing Association Forum.

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

  • Sky Lanterns cause bonfire night nuisance

    Revellers are being reminded to take care this bonfire night before lighting sky lanterns to limit the damage they can cause to the countryside…

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

  • Government action on ash tree disease Chalara

    Hundreds of staff members from government agencies will be out checking sites across the UK for signs of the tree disease Chalara ash dieback…

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