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The Government is considering a ban of lead ammunition to protect wildlife and nature as part of new plans under UK REACH
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Greener building and conserving wildlife goes hand in hand in the North East as a new approach to sustainable development is launched.
New government funding to protect tropical rainforests, regions and communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Eight week consultation on the implementation of the Ivory Act is launched.
New toolkit launched to review the way we tackle wildlife crime in the UK.
A partnership project benefiting a range of wildlife has been completed on the River Stour, near Bures.
Three tributaries of the River Tamar in Devon are about to be improved thanks to a new partnership project supported by the Environment Agency.
The Fenn’s, Whixall and Bettisfield Mosses National Nature Reserve will be one of the subjects of a new arts-based project.
The British Ambassador in Guatemala, Nick Whittingham, visited Peten and met with communities and authorities who are receiving assistance to improve governance, reduce poverty and continue preventing COVID-19 infections.
UK kick-starts new initiative to protect rainforests from further destruction whilst ensuring development and trade is sustainable
Natural England has launched a new scheme in Lancashire to help conserve local populations of great crested newts whilst promoting sustainable development.
All of Cotswold Water Park has been given Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) status.
Thousands of fish have found new homes just in time for Christmas thanks to the Environment Agency’s annual restocking of Somerset’s rivers.
An environmental initiative that aims to increase biodiversity and attract wildlife near to one of Newcastle’s major roads created a hive of activity at one of the city’s schools.
Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire to benefit from expansion to National Nature Reserve.
Extensive damage reported on Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) area of River Lugg in Herefordshire.
Proposals to open up a 50 mile stretch of coast between Salcott and Jaywick have been unveiled by Natural England.
At UNGA 2020 Boris Johnson outlined the UK's approach to protecting biodiversity at home and around the world.
As part of our celebrations for World Rivers Day we are showcasing our River Restoration works in Cumbria over the years in a blog from River Restoration Champion 2020 – Olly Southgate Environment Agency Project Manager
A hundred water voles move into Shropshire.
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