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  • Improvements to the policy and legal framework for public rights of way

    We sought views on a proposed package of changes to the processes for recording, diverting and extinguishing public rights of way.

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

  • Improving honey bee health

    Proposed changes to managing and controlling bee pests and diseases.

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

  • Coastal Access in Norfolk: Sea Palling to Weybourne

    Proposals for improved access to the Norfolk coast between Sea Palling and Weybourne.

    • From: Natural England
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  • Forestry functions in England: review

    This report summarises the conclusions of the review of government’s forestry functions in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Coastal access: order for the Isle of Wight under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

    Sought views on whether an order should be made under the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 to apply to the coast of the Isle of Wight.

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

  • Forestry and woodlands policy statement: implementation plan update July 2013

    Progress made on commitments made in the forestry and woodlands policy statement.

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

  • Public Forest Estate Management Organisation: development of responsibilities

    Responsibilities of new independent public body, Public Forest Estate management organisation (PFE).

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

  • Draft Deregulation Bill

    The Deregulation Bill is part of the government's ongoing drive to remove unnecessary bureaucracy that costs British businesses millions.

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

  • Chalara in Ash Trees: A framework for assessing ecosystem impacts and appraising options

    A framework for assessing the economic, environmental and social risks and impacts of Chalara.

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

  • Chalara and the Social Amplification of Risk

    Review of the academic literature on the social amplification of risk.

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

  • Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Expert Taskforce: Final report

    The taskforce present their final report with recommendations on how best to address the threats posed by plant pests and pathogens to our trees and other plants.

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

  • Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Expert Taskforce: Stakeholder Engagement Report

    Views of stakeholders on the recommendations set out in the interim Taskforce report.

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

  • Review of National Park governance: Implementation update

    This note provides an update on progress in implementing the outcomes of the 2010 review of National Park governance.

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

  • Bathing waters review 2013: Heysham Half Moon Bay

    This consultation sought the public’s views on our proposal to remove Heysham Half Moon Bay from the list of bathing waters.

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

  • Tree health and plant biosecurity expert taskforce: Interim report

    Interim report ensuring Defra has access to the current and robust evidence to inform decisions on dealing with tree and plant disease.

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

  • Draft Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Bill

    This document contains the following information: Draft Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Bill

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

  • River Ecclesbourne improvement plan

    An improvement plan for the River Ecclesbourne and its valley.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • English national parks and the broads: UK government vision and circular 2010

    The purpose of this circular, which applies only in England, is to provide updated policy guidance on the English National Parks and the Broads ('the Parks').

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

  • Uplands policy review

    This statement sets out the conclusions of the Government’s policy review, along with a range of actions which the Government will take.

    • 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: Memorandum of Understanding with Defra

    MOU to support relationship between the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Canal & River Trust.

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