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Interim report ensuring Defra has access to the current and robust evidence to inform decisions on dealing with tree and plant disease.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
This document contains the following information: Draft Dangerous Dogs (Amendment) Bill
An improvement plan for the River Ecclesbourne and its valley.
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').
This statement sets out the conclusions of the Government’s policy review, along with a range of actions which the Government will take.
MOU to support relationship between the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and the Canal & River Trust.
This document contains the following information: Post-legislative assessment of the Commons Act 2006.
The statement sets out clear priorities for future policy-making, focused on protecting, improving and expanding our public and private woodlands.
This government response addresses the key issues from the task force's report on removing the barriers to reducing peat use in horticulture.
The report sets out the Chairman's thoughts on the work of the Task Force and the challenges ahead.
This plan sets out initial action to control the disease and provides a framework for future action on Chalara.
The document provides an explanation of how the Sustainable Communities Act 2007 has worked since it came into force.
The Rural Statement sets out Government's support for rural areas.
This document contains the following information: Draft Water Bill
This document contains the following information: Post-legislative assessment of the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005.
This intermediate progress report details the achievements made with the Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Action Plan.
Highlighting action taken across a wide range of policies and initiatives to mitigate the negative impact of fuel and energy prices in rural areas.
Trust settlement of 'Waterways Property' by the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs upon the Canal & River Trust, 2012.
Summary The Government’s commitment to “…review the governance arrangements of National Parks in order to increase local accountability” was…
The plan to talk with representatives from the farming, food and rural affairs sectors in different parts of rural England.
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