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  • New deputy chair for Natural England

    Professor David Hill appointed as Deputy Chair of Natural England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government to cull magpies: myths busted

    The Government are not culling magpies or crows.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of cormorant licensing regime announced

    Cormorants are a predatory species that can cause significant damage to fish stocks.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra offers flood support to Brazil

    Defra has offered help to deal with the immediate aftermath of the flooding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Indicators of biodiversity in England

    A statistical update of twenty-six indicators, providing an overview of biodiversity in England, are published today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • England’s special wildlife sites show dramatic improvement

    Natural England is responsible for monitoring the condition of SSSI land in England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government calls for peat to be phased out

    A consultation on proposals to phase out the horticultural use of peat by amateur gardeners in England by 2020 has been published today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Give a gift for nature this Christmas

    A range of gifts available that benefit the natural environment and support local heritage or wildlife.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Natural Environment White Paper discussion document: record response

    The aim of the White Paper is to set out a clear framework for protecting and enhancing the things that nature gives us for free.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Biodiversity: new global scientific body welcomed

    The UK has pledged £2 million over the next four years to support the Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cornish floods – Caroline Spelman statement

    Following a visit to Cornwall yesterday to see the devastation caused by the floods, the Secretary Of State Caroline Spelman has given the following written statement to the House of Commons.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at The Economics of Nature: Taking stock, sharing action event

    Caroline Spelman’s speech at The Economics of Nature: Taking stock, sharing action event.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myth busted: National Parks

    Our National Parks are not going to lose their status because of budget cuts.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myths busted: National Parks consultation

    The new consultation will look at ways to improve how National Parks are managed to give local people more say in how they're run. 

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Have your say on our National Parks

    The Government is calling for the public to contribute ideas on ways to improve the way we care for one of England's biggest assets - our National Parks.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New global plan to protect our natural environment

    Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman welcomed a new biodiversity agreement reached in Nagoya, Japan, which sets new targets to protect the world's natural environment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New agreement reached in Nagoya: statement from Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman

    Caroline Spelman today welcomed the new agreement reached in Nagoya for setting targets to protect the natural environment.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra commits £100 million international forestry funding up to 2015

    The Government has today committed £100 million to international forestry projects which provide specific benefits for biodiversity.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New scientific study helps to reveal possible reasons for the decline of pollinators

    Changes to small patches of land over a number of years could be one of the factors in the decline of pollinating insects such as bees.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Caroline Spelman’s speech at Nagoya biodiversity conference

    Caroline Spelman’s speech at Nagoya biodiversity conference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government