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Environment Agency teams are removing the invasive Himalayan Balsam near Colchester to protect the environment and reduce flood risk.
Invasive weeds are being cleared from the River Colne to benefit the environment.
As of 9 August 2019 the VMD email addresses will be @vmd.gov.uk.
Two new studies into groups of British beetles have been published by Natural England to provide a better picture of the conservation status of these insects.
The Government has confirmed the implementation date of the Invasive Alien Species (Enforcement and Permitting) Order 2019.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Common Moor SSSI is officially brought into a recovering condition, following improved site management for the rare Culm grassland.
A cutting edge bio-technology system is being tested by Highways England to improve water quality around a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Devon.
A pioneering project looking into whether temporarily flooding agricultural land around the Humber could benefit farmers and wildlife is appealing for land.
Garden on RHS showground highlights diversity and biosecurity as paramount to our future
American Skunk Cabbage, an invasive ornamental bog plant, has been found for first time in Derby
Topmouth Gudgeon and invasive fish has been removed from a Leicester lake
Natural England has confirmed Teesmouth and Cleveland Coast as a new Site of Special Scientific Interest to protect the wildlife of the Tees Estuary.
Simple actions to help pollinators and protect the vital contribution these insects make to our economy.
Natural England is calling on the public to donate to a campaign to help restore Windy Corner back to heathland glory.
Government issues advice on moving internationally protected animals and plants, including types of fish, birds and rosewood, in the event of a ‘no deal’ EU exit.
Michael Gove launches consultation on plans to create greater protections for trees in urban areas.
A new tagging programme is exploring the behaviour and migration of Atlantic bluefin tunas, to better understand recent sightings around the UK.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a £60,000 fund to develop and test pollinator habitat mapping.
Successful 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade conference comes to a close in London.
The UK Government through the FCO, DFID and DEFRA is hosting the 4th Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference to be held in London on 11 to 12 October 2018.
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