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  • Biodiversity 2020: Developing indicators for measuring success

    This document discusses the technical issues and options for developing a set of headline indicators to track progress with the new Strategy for England's Wildlife and Ecosystem Services (Biodiversity 2020). It also inv…

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

  • Amendments to The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 (WASK)

    This consultation sought views on a proposal to make changes to The Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 1995 (WASK).

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

  • Impacts of predation by fish-eating birds on inland fisheries

    This paper sets out the scope and timeframes for an evidence led review on policy of controlling predation on inland fisheries.

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

  • Rabies disease control strategy for England and Wales

    This document sets out a framework for how an outbreak of rabies in England and Wales would be managed.

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

  • Exotic animal disease risk pathways and countermeasures report

    This report reviews the ways by which an animal disease may enter Great Britain and cause a disease outbreak.

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

  • Non-formal consultation on proposals to reform the animal welfare inspection regime

    Defra, the Welsh Government and the Scottish Government sought comments on proposals to refine the animal welfare inspection regime in Great Britain in order to better target inspections to farms with an increased risk of no…

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

  • Transposition of European directive 2010/63/EU - protection of animals used for scientific purposes

    This consultation sought comments on the options for transposing Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.

    • From: Home Office
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government response to the making space for nature review

    Specific response to each of the recommendations in the making space for nature review.

    • 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 natural choice: securing the value of nature

    This document contains the following information: The natural choice: securing the value of nature

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

  • United Kingdom overseas territories biodiversity strategy

    This paper sets out the UK Government strategy for the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity in the Overseas Territories.

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

  • Conserving biodiversity: the UK approach

    This document sets out the approach to conserving biodiversity within the UK for anyone with a policy interest in biodiversity conservation.

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

  • England biodiversity strategy: Climate change adaptation principles

    This document sets out principles to guide adaptation to climate change.

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

  • Natural environment: Adapting to climate change

    This discussion-document sets out our approach to sustaining the benefits we receive from the natural environment.

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

  • Non-formal consultation on electronic reporting of pig movements in England

    Defra consulted non-formally on a proposal to replace the current paper method of reporting pig movements in England with a pre notification electronic system.

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

  • Non-formal consultation on proposed changes to BSE testing of cattle slaughtered for human consumption

    Defra, the Food Standards Agency and the Welsh Assembly Government are consulting non-formally on (i) increasing the age threshold above which healthy cattle slaughtered for human consumption require testing for bovine spong…

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

  • Safeguarding our soils: A strategy for England

    By 2030, all England’s soils will be managed sustainably and degradation threats tackled successfully.

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

  • Responsibility and cost sharing for animal health and welfare: Final report

    This report sets out our views on this key policy issue, one that affects all animal keepers 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

  • Reform of Domestic Fisheries Management Arrangements in England

    Seeking views on securing a more prosperous fishing industry with sustainable fish stocks and a health marine environment.

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

  • 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