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  • British High Commission Banjul donates indigenous trees to Bijilo Forest Park

    The 1,000 tree saplings were donated to Bijilo Forest Park and the Gambian Forestry Department this weekend by the Deputy High Commissioner George Sherriff.

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

  • Ash disease found in Dorset

    A further case of the tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback, has been confirmed in woodland in Dorset, near Dorchester.

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

  • Peak District National Park: an example of a flourishing business

    Each year, there are nearly 90 million visitors to the English National Parks, contributing £4 billion to the parks and surrounding areas.

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  • Sweet chestnut import ban to fight tree disease

    Imports of sweet chestnut trees from areas that are affected by sweet chestnut blight will be banned, Owen Paterson announced today.

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

  • Community benefits for sites that host new nuclear power stations: Michael Fallon

    Written Ministerial Statement by Energy Minister, Michael Fallon, on the benefits for communities hosting new nuclear power stations.

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

  • Communities to benefit from hosting nuclear power stations

    Communities around 8 sites in England & Wales could be in line to receive benefits worth up to £1000/MW over 40 years from when the stations begin operating.

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

  • Fight tree diseases with a united front says Owen Paterson

    Working together is the best way to defend British trees and plants from the pests and diseases threatening them, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said today

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

  • Ash disease found in Devon

    A further case of the tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback, has been confirmed in a woodland in Devon.

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

  • £15m fund for rural energy projects opens to applications

    Rural communities across England that aspire to generate their own clean green power are being offered a helping hand

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

  • Onshore wind: communities to have a greater say and increased benefits

    Changes will give communities greater say on - and benefits from - the siting of onshore wind farms.

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

  • Putting local communities at the heart of energy use

    Views on how local communities can take charge of managing and generating their own energy are being sought by the Government

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

  • Deadline extended for £20m broadband fund applications

    Rural communities have just under a month to get their applications in for the final round of the £20m Rural Community Broadband Fund.

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

  • Environment Secretary welcomes taskforce report into tree and plant health

    A new report on combating tree and plant pests and diseases has been given strong backing from Environment Secretary Owen Paterson.

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

  • Foreign Office bloggers in India

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) blogs provide a platform for officials and Ministers to engage in a direct and informal dialogue with public audiences about international affairs and the work of the FCO.

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

  • New project launched to protect oak trees from harmful caterpillar

    Announcement of £1.5 million project to protect oak trees from a destructive moth.

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

  • Appointments to National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority

    National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority re-appoint members.

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

  • Reappointments to National Forest Company

    Anthony Hams OBE has been re-appointed to the National Forest Company for three years.

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

  • Appointments to Chilterns and Cotswolds Conservation Boards

    New appointments to England’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Conservation Boards.

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

  • How can you ‘Love Your River’?

    The Love Your River campaign hopes to get everyone involved in protecting their local river.

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

  • Major hunt is on for Chalara-resistant ash trees

    A major project to find Chalara-resistant ash trees has been announced by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson.

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