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Natural England has published licenses for areas that will undertake badger control operations in England this autumn.
Natural England has recorded the best year for hen harrier breeding in England since 2002.
New round of funding opens for Local Authorities to help clean up dirty air for communities
The single-use carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021 to further protect our oceans from plastic waste.
The government has awarded £500,000 grant funding for projects that develop new tools to diagnose tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle.
The government will immediately accept 12 recommendations from an independent review into responsibilities around surface water flooding
Victoria Prentis visited Tenby, Wales to learn about this resilient coastal community.
Legislation would make it illegal for larger businesses to use products unless they comply with local laws to protect natural areas.
Land managers offered guaranteed income for tree planting after third auction of Woodland Carbon Guarantee is announced.
31 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions were reduced globally in the last nine years as a result of UK intervention according to new climate finance data.
The Government sets out how it will underpin key environmental commitments with legally binding targets, including for air quality, water, waste and biodiversity.
Five pilot areas will test how the recovery of England’s landscapes and wildlife can be driven locally
The dairy response fund is now open for eligible farmers to apply for up to £10,000 of financial support following the coronavirus outbreak.
Government reminds pet owners to check the latest advice on travelling with pets ahead of the formal end to the EU exit transition period.
The successful candidate will oversee the work of the new Office for Environmental Protection.
New eight week consultation launched on giving bathing water status to an area of the River Wharfe in Ilkley
Defra to consult on the management of beavers in the wild and national approach for any further releases later this year.
New research by Substance and Centre for Environment, Fisheries & Aquaculture Science (Cefas), funded by Defra, has provided insight into what recreational sea anglers value most when considering fisheries management.
The £100m Zoo Animals Fund, announced on 27 June is now open for applications from zoos and aquariums.
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