Archive for 'natural environment'
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.
Government calls for peat to be phased out
A consultation on proposals to phase out the horticultural use of peat by amateur gardeners in England by 2020 has been published today.
Natural Environment White Paper discussion document: record response
Over 15,000 people and organisations sent responses to a call for ideas on the Natural Environment White Paper, a record number for a Defra consultation, proving that people want to see a real positive change in the future of our natural environment.
The value of nature
The first messages from the UK National Ecosystem Assessment have been published today showing how valuable nature continues to be.
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.