Biodiversity net gain now applies to small developments
This post explains how small developments must now have a positive impact on biodiversity.
Mapping our natural assets: the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme
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Sarah Adcock and David Jones, Posted on:
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Local Nature Recovery Strategies, Nature, NCEA programme, Research and data analysis, Wetland
Sarah Adcock and David Jones, Senior Responsible Owners for Defra's Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme explain why building a picture of our natural assets and their benefits is the first, crucial step in protecting our environment.
In conversation with Westerfield Station Adopters, 2023 Bees Needs Champion
In this post, Defra policy advisor Sarah Galley sits down with 2023 Bees Needs Champion Westerfield Station Adopters to learn more about how they're raising awareness of pollinators and bees' needs locally.
Spotlight: a catchment coordinator's work on the Dart Saltmarshes
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Emma Magee, Posted on:
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Environmental Improvement Plan, Land use, Nature, Saltmarsh, Water, Wetland
In this post, Emma Magee shares what it's like to be a Catchment Coordinator in Devon.
Over £25 million to preserve wildlife-rich habitats in England
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Zelda Baveystock, Posted on:
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Environmental Improvement Plan, Local Nature Recovery Strategies, Protected Landscapes
In this blog, Zelda Baveystock tells us about the 20 successful projects that will receive funding through the Species Survival Fund.
Boosting private finance for nature and sustainable farming: an update on progress
In this blog, Helen Edmundson, head of the Green Finance team at Defra, tells us how Defra are scaling up private investment into nature recovery.
Improving biodiversity and tackling poverty: new international research grant competition launches
In this blog, Caroline Bolhoven, head of International Sustainable Land Use at Defra, tells us how Defra are improving biodiversity and tackling poverty through a new international research grant competition.
Improving water quality by tackling storm overflow discharges
In this blog, the Environment blog team discuss what the Government is doing to improve water quality by tackling storm overflow discharges.
Preventing the spread of invasive plants from your garden
In this blog, Lucy from the GB Non-native Species Secretariat talks to us about invasive plants and how we can identify these species as well as prevent the spread of them in our garden.
Local strategies, national ambitions: how Local Nature Recovery Strategies are helping us achieve our national environmental targets
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Julian Harlow, Posted on:
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Access and engagement, Land use, Local Nature Recovery Strategies
In this blog, Julian Harlow, head of the Local Nature Recovery Strategies policy team in Defra, tells us how these local strategies are helping us to achieve our national environment targets.