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  • Independent review of protected site management on Dartmoor: government response

    The government's response to the recommendations of the independent review of protected site management on Dartmoor.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Delivering rural opportunity

    Third rural proofing report setting out how the government supports rural business and communities.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Protecting hedgerows in England

    Seeking views on how we can best protect hedgerows and the wildlife they support through English law.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Rural proofing

    Practical guidance for policy makers and analysts in government to assess and take into account the effects of policies on rural areas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • RDPE programme document 2014 to 2020

    Formal programme document setting out, in detail, what the Rural Development Programme for England will achieve.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Delivering for rural England

    The second report on rural proofing.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • COP26: World leaders summit on ‘Action on forests and land use’, 2 November 2021

    Outcomes from the world leaders summit on 'Action on forests and land use' on 2 November 2021.

    • From: Cabinet Office and 5 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • England Peat Action Plan

    An integrated plan for the management, protection and restoration of our upland and lowland peatlands, so that they deliver benefits for nature and the climate.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Rural proofing in England 2020

    Setting out how the government supports rural business and communities through rural proofing.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Conservation covenants

    Seeking views on plans to introduce legislation for conservation covenants in England, allowing landowners to secure lasting conservation benefits.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Landscapes review (National Parks and AONBs): call for evidence

    We’re asking for information to inform our review into making sure our national parks and AONBs in England are fit for the 21st century.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Making byelaws to protect sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs): how to comment

    Natural England is seeking views on using its byelaw-making powers to protect SSSIs from damage or deterioration.

    • From: Natural England
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  • Rural planning review: call for evidence

    We invite views, especially from farmers and other rural businesses, about their experiences of the planning system in rural areas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Rural Proofing: Government Response to Lord Cameron’s Review

    Government’s response to the review of rural proofing implementation carried out by an independent team led by Lord Cameron of Dillington.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Towards a one nation economy: A 10-point plan for boosting rural productivity

    Rural productivity plan: government action for strengthening productivity in England’s rural areas.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • 2010 to 2015 government policy: rural economy and community

    How we're making sure government policies benefit people in the country by 'rural proofing' policies and programmes and developing networks.

    • 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

  • 2010 to 2015 government policy: economic growth in rural areas

    How the government helps rural businesses.

    • 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

  • How increased connectivity is boosting economic prospects of rural areas

    Setting out how government policy is supporting trends in the rural economy to enhance economic prospects.

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

  • RDPE programme document 2007 to 2013

    The programme document set out, in detail, what Defra did under the Rural Development Programme for England 2007 to 2013.

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

  • Strategic Environmental Assessment of the proposed new Rural Development Programme in England

    We are seeking views on the impacts on the environment of the proposed new Rural Development Programme 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