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The Habitat Target: creating and restoring habitats across England

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The Government is working towards meeting the legally binding biodiversity target to restore or create more than 500,000 hectares of wildlife-rich habitat by 2042 in England. Read this post to find out what action the Government is taking to achieve this target.

Mapping our natural assets: the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment programme

picture of Hartland Quay, sunny coastland with waves lapping into the quay

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.