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  • Newly protected sites safeguard fabulous fungi

    Natural England announces the notification of two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) to protect fungi in Dorset and Halesowen

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • World Soil Day marks importance of healthy farmed environment

    The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been brought home today on World Soil Day (5 December).

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Public to have say on new National Parks

    A call for evidence is inviting views from the public on the future of our National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • National Parks review launched

    Nearly 70 years after National Parks and AONBs were first established, a new review will ensure designated landscapes are fit for the future.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New competition: Biosensing across wide areas

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is launching a new competition to find solutions for rapidly detecting and locating hazardous biological agents deposited in the field.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Environmental farming scheme given green light

    Popular “Payment by Results” pilot scheme is granted two years of further funding

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Chairman of Natural England speaks at the Game Fair

    Andrew Sells welcomed efforts by the shooting community to safeguard and conserve hundreds of hectares of land for wildlife, but said there is still more to do.

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  • £45 million investment in rural broadband

    Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit from improved broadband access.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New accord launches to enhance National Parks and woodland

    National Parks Minister backs new agreement to create new woodland, protecting wildlife and connecting people with nature.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Welsh Lifeboat charities pocket slice of £1 million UK Government fund to boost search and rescue efforts

    Water rescue charities in Wales have been awarded almost £70,000 in funding for vital rescue equipment to help keep the UK’s rivers and seas safe.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Farming groups given £1.7 million to boost the environment

    A fund opens on 1 September for groups of farmers and organisations to bid for cash for large scale environmental projects in their area.

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  • £200 million boost for rural England

    Grants expected to generate more than 6,000 new jobs overall and support growth of rural businesses and broadband projects.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Working together for Cornwall

    Sajid Javid speaks to Cornish business leaders about devolution, EU funding, and what the government is doing to support the local economy.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A government that supports rural business

    Andrea Leadsom addresses the CLA's inaugural Rural Business 2030 Conference

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A South West that works for everybody

    Speaking at his old university, Sajid Javid calls for a locally-led drive to grow the economy of South West England.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Delivering for rural communities

    Government response to review of rural proofing implementation carried out by an independent team led by Lord Cameron of Dillington.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Confirmation of Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses Site of Special Scientific Interest

    Natural England has confirmed the extension to the boundaries of Bolton Fell and Walton Mosses SSSI in Cumbria.

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  • 5 years of grant giving in Cumbria

    Copeland Community Fund (CCF) celebrates the achievements of their £11.5m investment in local projects over the past 5 years.

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  • New plan will boost starter homes in rural areas

    Today the government has published its first Rural Productivity Plan to grow the rural economy.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £24 million Growth Programme for rural businesses and communities

    New £24 million Growth Programme opens up opportunities for rural businesses and communities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government