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His Majesty The King will visit the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Weybridge to thank staff for their work.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Government today announces three Highly Protected Marine Areas will be designated by July 2023
The Great Britain Invasive Non-Native Species strategy sets out enhanced vision on prevention, eradication and management of invasive non-native species.
New Great Britain-wide strategy sets out five-year vision for plant health and biosecurity
Pioneering research set to curb harmful threats to marine biodiversity
£3 million capital fund opens for applications. Village halls in England will now be able to apply for grants to renovate vital community assets
UK Nature agencies set out roadmap to protect nature to underpin food security, climate security and water security
Plastic pollution and marine litter seen as the biggest threat, and marine environment considered as precious resource that should be protected
Defra announces new funding to implement biosecurity measures that will protect important seabirds
Temporary ban on commercial imports from Belarus, Poland, Romania and Ukraine will be lifted with new rules coming into force 29th October
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Action on levelling up and boosting rural productivity set out in report published today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The new control will strengthen the requirements for bringing pork and pork products into Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA states.
Guidance to support land managers and ornithologists
The sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector will be banned by 2024 to protect peatlands and the natural environment.
197-mile walking route will improve access to nature for all
Public called upon to take five simple actions to support pollinators
85 miles of new England Coast Path opens in Essex, traversing through saltmarsh, vast grasslands and seaside towns
Projects include rewetting lowland peat to grow plant fibre material to use as padding for clothes.
New £3 million fund will support village hall improvement projects for over 100 village halls
Simplified licence will cut the administrative burden for those wishing to vaccinate badgers – allowing more badgers to be vaccinated.
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