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  • Strategy for the horse industry in England and Wales

    The Strategy sets out a vision of where the industry aspires to be within ten years.

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

  • Working with the grain of nature: a biodiversity strategy for England

    The strategy ensures that biodiversity considerations become embedded in all the main sectors of economic activity, public and private.

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

  • An introductory guide to valuing ecosystem services

    Ecosystem services are defined as services provided by the natural environment that benefit people.

    • 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: UK climate projections 2009

    The UK Climate Projections 2009 (UKCP09) are an important step forward in improving understanding of our complex climate.

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

  • An invitation to shape the nature of England: Discussion document

    Discussion paper inviting comments from anyone with an interest in the Natural Environment White Paper.

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

  • Food industry sustainability strategy (FISS)

    The food industry sustainability strategy (FISS) will help the food industry contribute to the UK’s sustainability goal.

    • 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 air quality strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: Volume 2

    This air quality strategy sets out air quality objectives and policy options to further improve air quality in the UK.

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

  • Procuring the future

    The National Action Plan gives government a clear direction on how to make real progress toward better, more sustainable procurement.

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

  • Climate change: Taking action

    This document gives an overview of how government departments are delivering the Low Carbon Transition Plan.

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

  • Defra’s climate change plan 2010

    This document sets out the actions Defra is taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across its policy 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

  • The air quality strategy for England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland: Volume 1

    This air quality strategy sets out air quality objectives and policy options to further improve air quality in the UK.

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

  • Sewage treatment in the UK (2002)

    A more recent version of this report has now been published.

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

  • Securing the future: delivering UK sustainable development strategy

    The UK Government launched its new strategy for sustainable development, Securing The Future on 7 March, 2005.

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

  • Annual review of Defra’s Contingency Plan for Exotic Notifiable Diseases of Animals

    This is a consultation on the Defra (England) Contingency Plan for Exotic Notifiable Diseases of Animals which is reviewed annually and is made under the Animal Health Act 1981 (as amended).

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

  • Disposal of the assets of the Residuary Milk Marketing Board

    This non-formal written consultation sought views on how to dispose of the assets of the Residuary Milk Marketing Board (RMMB) which have been held by the Secretary of State since dissolution of the Milk Marketing Board (MMB…

    • 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 plant protection products regulations 2011

    Summary This follow-up consultation invites views on two sets of draft Regulations which will underpin the implementation in the UK of legislation…

    • 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 marine planning system for England

    A description of the marine planning system in England for the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) and other interested organisations and persons.

    • 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 policy statement: statement in response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee's recommendations

    This document contains the following information: Marine policy statement: statement in response to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee's recommendations.

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

  • Regime for special water and sewerage infrastructure projects in England

    This consultation seeks views on the proposals for new regulations that will require certain water and sewerage infrastructure projects to be put out to competitive tender by English water and sewerage companies (undertakers…

    • 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 marine planning system: impact assessment

    Assesses the impact of the marine planning system compared with a situation where such a system is not introduced.

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