Policy paper

Monitoring the condition of the natural environment

Sets out the data that will be needed to monitor whether the natural environment is improving.

This was published under the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

Applies to England

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Monitoring the condition of the natural environment

Monitoring the condition of the natural environment (accessible PDF version)

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Monitoring the condition of the natural environment (print version)

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Details

This statement sets out the kinds of data that will be obtained to monitor whether the natural environment, or a particular aspect of it, is improving. This includes progress towards achieving any targets or interim targets, in accordance with the Environmental Improvement Plan.

Presented to Parliament pursuant to Section 16 of the Environment Act 2021.

Updates to this page

Published 23 May 2022

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