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Government issues advice on moving internationally protected animals and plants, including types of fish, birds and rosewood, in the event of a ‘no deal’ EU exit.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New measures brought in after larger eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) was found in Kent
Michael Gove launches consultation on plans to create greater protections for trees in urban areas.
We are seeking new members to advise government and help maintain the highest standards in the welfare of animals used in research.
The government has confirmed it will be banning third party sales of puppies and kittens, Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley announced today (23 December).
Ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde introduced to protect wildlife
Thousands of roach, bream, chub, tench, crucians and dace find homes in Clevedon, Burtle, Parchey, Yeovilton and Frome.
The tree pest eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) has been discovered in Kent
Letter from Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to Lynx UK Trust about lynx reintroduction in Kielder Forest, Northumberland.
For badgers living in undergrowth near the M6 in Coventry it was a case of location, location, location when we started work on a major motorway upgrade.
The winner of the 'Celebrating Our Oaks' category of the International Garden Photographer of the Year in partnership with Action Oak announced
HMA Melanie Hopkins speech on how the UK is helping Fiji tackle climate change through its funding and various projects such as the Talanoa Dialogue and COP 23.
Environment Agency teams have been working to restore eroding saltmarsh in north Essex to help preserve coastal defences and enhance the ecology.
A specially designed fish pass could be rolled out across Essex to allow fish to travel more easily through rivers.
A new tagging programme is exploring the behaviour and migration of Atlantic bluefin tunas, to better understand recent sightings around the UK.
A review of the government’s 25 Year Bovine TB Strategy has been published.
We're delivering a giant reedbed filter system which will help to keep water clean at Stover Lake and provide valuable habitat for wildlife.
Pet owners encouraged to contact their vet on travel plans ahead of EU Exit.
On 11 and 12 October 2018, a delegation of 15 from Thailand, led by Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, General Surasak Karnjanarat, joined the international conference on illegal wildlife trade (IWT) in London.
Strengthened measures against Xylella to come into force on 26 November 2018.
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