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A sniffer dog is being used to monitor for new colonies of water voles, as part of a reintroduction project in Hertfordshire
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Today (5 October) the 5p charge for single-use plastic carrier bags comes into effect in England.
Multi-million pound funding available to help tackle poaching and the illegal wildlife trade
The creation of the country's first National Park Youth Cabinet will give young and local people an active role in their National Park.
New funding for six rural areas making it easier to apply for flood protection.
British shoppers took 8.5 billion single-use carrier bags from major supermarkets in 2014.
Resource Minister launches review to stimulate growth and innovation in waste sector.
British wool exports, including those from Cumbrian Texel, Swaledale and Herdwick breeds, are booming.
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