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Lord Benyon, Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy, gave the UK's national statement at the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Temporary ban on commercial imports from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine will be lifted with new rules coming into force 29th October
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Action on levelling up and boosting rural productivity set out in report published today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The new control will strengthen the requirements for bringing pork and pork products into Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA states.
Guidance to support land managers and ornithologists
The sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector will be banned by 2024 to protect peatlands and the natural environment.
197-mile walking route will improve access to nature for all
Public called upon to take five simple actions to support pollinators
85 miles of new England Coast Path opens in Essex, traversing through saltmarsh, vast grasslands and seaside towns
Projects include rewetting lowland peat to grow plant fibre material to use as padding for clothes.
New £3 million fund will support village hall improvement projects for over 100 village halls
Simplified licence will cut the administrative burden for those wishing to vaccinate badgers – allowing more badgers to be vaccinated.
Simplified licence will cut the administrative burden for those wishing to vaccinate badgers – allowing more badgers to be vaccinated
Government, industry and charities sign agreement committing to raising public awareness of plant health and biosecurity.
Biocontrol released to protect British waterways against invasive non-native plant
The £5.8 million Holt Laboratory will study known and emerging threats from tree pests and diseases to ensure a robust and rapid response to outbreaks
Environment Secretary confirms £200m investment in UK’s world class Animal Plant and Health Laboratory in Weybridge
11 mile section brings the total length of the England Coast Path to 81 miles in Cumbria
New guidance for land managers launched to help the public enjoy the countryside responsibly
Amendment to Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill following LSE report on decapod and cephalopod sentience
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