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Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee regarding planning policy changes, including the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.
Background Planning reform is a major mission for the government. It is…
Record levels of badger vaccination as part of new approach to move towards non-lethal disease control
New Zoo Standards will enhance welfare and protections for animals in Great Britain’s zoos and aquariums.
In response to the arrival of a solitary dolphin in Lyme Regis and observation of potential marine wildlife disturbances, MMO, Dorset Police and Dorset Wildlife Trust are issuing guidance under the banner of Operation Seabir…
The Looe Island Marine Wildlife Code Project sees deployment of new signage in this key habitat for Atlantic grey seals.
Act will ban the importing, exporting and dealing in items containing ivory from Hippopotamus, narwhal, killer and sperm whale
Coast path extended across East Sussex
Government announces support for the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Private Members Bill.
The Environment Agency is working with partners to secure the future of the internationally important population in the River Wansbeck.
The Colwick Fish Pass has been officially opened by Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency.
The UN Biodiversity Summit (CBD COP 16) being held in Cali, Colombia concluded over the weekend.
Sea trout and eels can now access more habitats in the New Forest after Environment Agency fits fish pass made from natural materials
Licences and conditions relating to licensed actions on or around protected sites.
The Royal Navy is helping to reintroduce oysters to the Solent after nearly half a century thanks to a unique project opposite Portsmouth Naval Base.
Two rare wetland species have found a new home following Natural England funded work to create new wetland features.
A chance to get outdoors with nature with free activities at our National Nature Reserves – from wildlife walks and birdwatching to a day at the movies!
Richmond perfume firm in fees fault – but Surrey wildlife the winner.
Second-largest rodent thriving in Essex
Joint VMD-HPRA guidance explaining additional information permissible on the labelling and package leaflet of veterinary medicines jointly labelled for the UK and Irish market.
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey discusses UK ambition to tackle the illegal wildlife trade in Singapore.
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