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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Tackling irresponsible dog ownership

    Defra sought views on a proposed package of measures aimed at tackling irresponsible ownership of dogs.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Progress towards a sustainable future for livestock farming

    This report concentrates largely on activities for sustainability in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • AHWBE recommendation on animal health and welfare strategy for England

    Recommendation by Animal Health and Welfare Board for England on the on animal health and welfare strategy for England

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • AHWBE recommendation to establish an advisory group on bovine TB

    Recommendation to establish an advisory group on bovine TB eradication.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Thames Tunnel evidence assessment final report

    An assessment of the current evidence produced on the options for dealing with untreated sewage polluting the River Thames.

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

  • Technical paper: The metric for the biodiversity offsetting pilot in England

    This paper explains the rationale and thinking behind the approach on the biodiversity offsetting pilot.

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

  • Pilot community groups and realignment of unused quota

    Information note on pilot community groups and realignment of unused quota for the under-10 metre fishing boat pool in 2012.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The cost of fuel in rural areas

    Highlighting action taken across a wide range of policies and initiatives to mitigate the negative impact of fuel and energy prices in rural areas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Total environment progress report

    Total Environment initiative progress report, considering the projects undertaken by participating areas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Company reporting of greenhouse gas emissions

    This report outlines why no regulations have been introduced on company reporting of greenhouse gas emissions.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Adapting to climate change: Helping key sectors to adapt to climate change

    This is a government document summarising the findings from the adaptation power reports received.

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

  • Progress with delivery of commitments from the government’s review of waste policy in England (2011)

    This reports progress in delivering the actions in the Government’s Review of Waste Policy in England 2011.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flood and water management act 2010: Progress report on implementation

    A newer version of this document is now available.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Canal & River Trust: trust settlement with Defra

    Trust settlement of 'Waterways Property' by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs upon the Canal & River Trust, 2012.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Marine Strategy Framework Directive Consultation: UK initial assessment and proposals for Good Environmental Status

    A joint consultation between Defra, the Northern Ireland Executive, the Scottish Government and the Welsh Government was held between 27 March and 18 June 2012.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Waste water national policy statement: Appraisal of sustainability post-adoption statement

    The Waste Water National Policy Statement (NPS) sets out Government policy for the provision of major waste water infrastructure.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Increasing the climate resilience of waste infrastructure

    Assessing the impact of climate change on the waste sector, and recommendations for approaches to adaptation.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Report of the habitats and wild birds directives implementation review

    This sets out the conclusions of the Government's Review and the actions that Government will take to improve implementation of the Directives.

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

  • Resource security action plan: Making the most of valuable materials

    This document has been developed in response to private sector concerns about the availability of some raw materials.

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

  • Review of national resource strategies and research

    This report presents information on what other countries in Europe and around the world are doing with regards to resource security.

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