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Action forms part of the Defra Hen Harrier Recovery Plan.
Forestry Commission plans to release four beavers in the Forest of Dean have been approved by Natural England and are backed by Michael Gove.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Lord Gardiner presented 17 pollinator 'champions' with certificates at the annual Bees' Needs Champions awards at Kew Gardens.
Ministers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and affected countries work together to stamp out wildlife crime at the 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference.
A section of Northumberland coastline supporting 200,000 seabirds gets greater protection.
Lord Gardiner visited Carnaby Street in London, a haven for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, during Bees' Needs Week 2017,
A £10 million fund will help protect and restore England's iconic peatlands
Natural England and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology launch analytical tool to aid conservation efforts on almost 12,000 invertebrates.
20 species including shrill carder bee, chequered skipper butterfly and ladybird spider will be brought back from the brink.
Natural England has launched a streamlined approach to moving badgers on development sites or stop them causing damage to important infrastructure.
Protection for rare birds and butterflies across mid Cornwall has increased.
The future of bats and the historic churches they can inhabit is looking brighter thanks to National Lottery support of £3.8m.
Natural England is to implement an innovative new approach to the conservation of great crested newts across the country.
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information following the loss of a hen harrier in Upper Swaledale.
Natural England recently issued a licence permitting the control of up to 10 buzzards to prevent serious damage to young pheasants.
Lord Gardiner honours pollinator-friendly projects and urges the public to take action to meet bees' needs this winter.
The MMO has explained the rules around rescuing protected marine species.
A Marine Noise Registry has been introduced by Defra and JNCC to collect and display data on noisy activities in the marine area.
Five simple actions you can take to help make our environment more friendly for bees, butterflies, moths and other insect pollinators.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Environment Minister George Eustice speaks at Bee Summit about range of pollinators initiatives.
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