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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • River Thames flood alleviation scheme: ministerial direction

    Ministerial direction relating to the River Thames flood alleviation scheme.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • G7 Climate and Environment Ministers' meeting, May 2021: Industrial Decarbonisation Agenda (IDA)

    This document outlines the principles, objectives and work streams of the G7 Industrial Decarbonisation Agenda (IDA).

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • G7 Climate and Environment Ministers meeting, May 2021: presidency statement on guest participation

    The UK welcomed Australia, India, the Republic of Korea and South Africa as guests on 20 to 21 May 2021 of the G7 Climate and Environment Ministers' Meeting.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Primates as pets in England

    Seeking views on our proposals to ban the keeping of primates as pets and how this ban might be enforced.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Government response to the Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) review

    The government response to the review of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs).

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Chlorinated paraffins with carbon chain lengths in the range C14-17

    Draft proposal to list chlorinated paraffins with carbon chain lengths in the range C14-17 and chlorination levels ≥45% chlorine by weight as a persistent organic pollutant (POP).

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Guidance to Natural England: preventing spread of bovine TB

    This document outlines what is required in order for any cull of badgers to be effective, safe and humane.

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  • Bovine tuberculosis: proposals to help eradicate disease in England

    Seeking views on our proposals to help eradicate bovine tuberculosis in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Carrier bags: why there's a charge

    Information about the charge for single-use carrier bags in England.

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  • G7 Chief Veterinary Officer meeting chair’s summary, 4 May 2021

    This chair’s summary was produced as part of the G7 Chief Veterinary Officer meeting, which took place on 4 May 2021 as a side event to the G7 Climate and Environment Track.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • G7 Climate and Environment Ministers' meeting, May 2021: communiqué

    This communiqué is from the G7 Climate and Environment Ministers' meeting which took place virtually on 20 to 21 May 2021.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Nature for people, climate and wildlife

    The government is setting out a series of actions in England to protect precious habitats and species on land.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Developing a tree strategy for England

    We are seeking views across a wide range of topics on trees and forestry to help inform the development of an England tree strategy.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • England Peat Action Plan

    An integrated plan for the management, protection and restoration of our upland and lowland peatlands, so that they deliver benefits for nature and the climate.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • England Trees Action Plan 2021 to 2024

    Setting out our long-term vision for trees, woodlands and forests in England and the actions we’ll take during this Parliament to achieve our ambition.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Gamebird release interim licence

    Seeking views on the proposed interim general licence for the release of pheasants and red-legged partridges on European Protected Sites in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Action Plan for Animal Welfare

    Our Action Plan for Animal Welfare sets out government’s plans, aims and ambitions across animal welfare.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Pet theft taskforce: terms of reference

    Terms of reference for the cross government pet theft taskforce.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Fisheries: remote electronic monitoring call for evidence

    Seeking views on our plans to increase the use of remote electronic monitoring.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Copy of register of European sites in England as at 31 May 2021

    A copy of the register of European sites in England, which is maintained by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 31 May 2021.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government