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Unlimited fines and prison sentences for those felling trees without a licence to be introduced
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
£3 million capital fund opens for applications. Village halls in England will now be able to apply for grants to renovate vital community assets
The UK fishing industry will benefit from increased fishing opportunities in 2023 as the latest round of negotiations conclude.
Seven new appointments, including a new Chair, made to the Animal Welfare Committee.
Agreement reached by almost 200 countries at the UN biodiversity summit, COP15, in Canada.
Targets to protect our environment, clean up our air and rivers and boost nature have been published.
The UK will continue as Chair of the Global Ocean Alliance as it calls for more ambition to meet the 30by30 ocean pledge.
45,000 visas for seasonal workers to be available for horticulture businesses next year
Up to £29 million to help developing countries meet ‘30by30’ land target and new funding for conservation projects
Donor Joint Statement announced at biodiversity summit sets out billions from international community to protect and restore nature
Further £12.5 million for projects focused on cutting-edge agriculture and horticulture innovation to boost productivity, reduce labour demands, and create more sustainable farming practices
Nicholas Saphir has been reappointed as Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board.
Projects awarded funding in the latest round of the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme.
The UK has reached agreements with the EU and Norway, and wider coastal states, to secure valuable fishing opportunities for the UK fishing industry.
Sir James Bevan outlined his vision for natural flood management as the Environment Agency published a new report on the £15 million NFM programme.
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech at the Natural History Museum to mark the start of the UN nature conference, CBD COP15, in Montreal
The United Kingdom Government is set to lead a coalition of high ambition countries in crucial UN talks with the aim of halting species extinctions and biodiversity loss
Trees planted outside woodlands are worth over £3.8 billion, groundbreaking research published by Forest Research and Defra reveals
New funding to plant trees in communities nationwide in honour of the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has been announced by Forestry Minister Trudy Harrison.
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech to the CLA Business Conference
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