Archive for 'natural environment'
Written Ministerial Statement on Marine Conservation Zones
As part of the Government's committment to the Marine and Coastal Act and to ensure that we have an adequate evidence base to underpin decisions, Defra will be commissioning significant additional work to support the designation of Marine Conservation Zones.
Majority of England’s bathing waters meet strict quality standards
A huge majority of England’s bathing waters continue to meet rigorous quality standards, new figures from Defra reveal. Nearly 80 per cent of England’s bathing waters met the tightest guideline standard with close to 98 per cent meeting the European Commission’s minimum water quality threshold in 2011.
New strategy to save and protect England’s Wildlife
A plan to create better habitats and join up the homes of some of England’s most iconic wildlife has been published today by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman.
Appointments to the Natural England Board
Nigel Reader and Doug Hulyer have been appointed to the Board of Natural England, the body responsible for enhancing and managing the natural environment, by Richard Benyon, Natural Environment and Marine Minister.
New plans promise flourishing future for the natural environment
England’s natural environment will be better protected, restored and improved under ambitious new plans published by Defra today.
Hidden value of nature revealed in groundbreaking study
The true value of nature can be shown for the very first time thanks to groundbreaking research by hundreds of UK scientists.
Attitudes and knowledge relating to biodiversity and the natural environment, 2007 – 2011
This statistical release provides survey results on attitudes and knowledge related to biodiversity and the natural environment from 2007 to 2011.
Big Tree Plant hits 100,000 milestone
The Big Tree Plant campaign has reached the landmark of 100,000 planted trees this week and to mark the occasion Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has planted a tree in Solihull, Birmingham.
Review of cormorant licensing regime announced
The Government is to review the current licensing regime for cormorants.
Defra bites down on threats to sharks
Sharks, skates and rays under threat of extinction should be given bespoke protection to help them recover faster, according to a new conservation plan.