Archive for July 2010
Defra funding for UK/Indian forest project
The UK and India will start work on a new project to examine how the restoration of forests can benefit biodiversity and communities, while mitigating climate change.
Bovine disease compensation payable during August 2010
Compensation payable during August 2010, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only) for a bovine animal compulsorily slaughtered for disease control purposes.
Measuring progress sustainable development indicators 2010
A report published by Defra today brings together an extensive range of economic, social and environmental indicators to provide a statistical overview of the country’s progress.
Defra announces more support for councils to tackle floods
A £2million boost in funding to help local authorities deal with flood risk assessments was announced today by Environment Minister Richard Benyon as part of a package of measures to help prevent and manage future flooding.
The path towards a zero waste economy – waste review launched
The Government’s review of waste policies has been formally launched today.
Wild bird populations: Farmland birds in England 2009
Bird populations are considered to be a good indicator of the broad state of wildlife.
Interim Chief Executive for Rural Payments Agency appointed
Richard Judge has been appointed as the interim Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice announced today.
Greenest government offers chance for public to input on new environment policy
A new approach to environment policy was signalled today as Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman called for everyone, from birdwatchers to big business, to shape the government’s Natural Environment White Paper.
Don’t bring me back – buy me in the UK
More than 50 people a day have illegal foods seized at ports and airports when entering the UK, the latest figures show.