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197-mile walking route will improve access to nature for all
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Environment Secretary met with water companies to discuss the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 years.
The England Woodland Creation Offer will become part of the Local Nature Recovery scheme – one of the new environmental land management (ELM) schemes – from 2025.
Works are expected to last approximately 8 weeks and will help reduce the risk of flooding to the local area once completed.
Chewing Gum Task Force grant scheme will help councils clean up UK towns and cities.
Millions of trees are set to be planted nationwide, thanks to £44.2 million in funding for Community Forests and woodland creation partners.
Defra provides details of the chair, expert panel and scope of the Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain.
Environment Secretary makes series of appointments to England's National Park Authorities and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards.
17 projects awarded funds from major £100m investment to research sustainable fisheries practices as UK Seafood Fund is extended until 2025.
The Levelling Up Parks Fund will create new and improved parks in urban areas, helping communities to come together and enjoy the outdoors.
Tougher sentencing and improved powers introduced under the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 to tackle the cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs
New figures show single-use carrier bag charge cutting plastic use and transforming how we shop.
Direction to Natural England from the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Review into automation in horticulture published
New round of Air Quality Grants for local authorities opens to benefit communities and reduce the impact of polluted air on people's health
Communities will be selected through the Environment Agency’s annual refresh of the £5.2 billion capital programme
Fund to help increase domestic production of healthy and sustainable protein is now open for applications.
An update on legislation which provides for the protection, control and management of Eurasian beavers in England.
Potential grant funding for councils to remove barriers to redevelop land and promote regeneration of communities.
Reform of the regulatory programme will be delivered in collaboration with reservoir owners and engineers over the coming years
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