2010 to 2015 government policy: biodiversity and ecosystems
How the government is working to protect and manage wildlife and areas of land, and protect biodiversity and ecosystems.
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This policy paper shows the policy of the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government.
Find out about the current government’s policies.
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Last updated 8 May 2015 + show all updates
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Policy document from the 2010 to 2015 government preserved in a different format for reference
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Updated Natural capital section to include link to an overview of natural capital accounting.
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Added link to the National Pollinator Strategy.
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Added link to the payments for ecosystem services pilot review report.
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Added section on sustainable palm oil.
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Updated text under the ‘Bees and other pollinators’ heading.
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The UK National Ecosystem Assessment section updated to reflect that the follow on phase has been carried out.
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Updated non-native invasive species to reflect announcements in Queen's speech.
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Added details on wild birds: fish-eating birds.
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Information added about the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade 2014.
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Added content on bees and other pollinators.
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Pollinators Expert Advisory Group has been added.
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Added link to biodiversity offsetting consultation from the 'Stopping the loss of biodiversity in England' supporting page.
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Updated stopping the loss supporting page to reflect the publication of progress update on biodiversity 2020.
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Added links to two publications.
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Moved a paragraph
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Added paragraph and link to "Report on the Work of the Habitats and Wild Birds Directives"
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First published.