Landmark Fisheries Act sets out UK’s future as an independent coastal State
Today we look at coverage of the UK’s first major domestic fisheries legislation in nearly 40 years.
Charities call for ban on peat compost
Today we look at coverage in the Times, Telegraph, and the Guardian of conservation charities calling for a ban on the use of peat in compost.
Tree planting coverage
There has been coverage in the Times and the Independent of the latest Forestry Commission data showing that tree planting with government support in England has fallen this year.
Independent environment watchdog
Environment Secretary George Eustice has set out the next steps in establishing a new world-leading independent environmental watchdog. Writing to the chairs of the parliamentary Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) and the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA), he explained …
ICCAT negotiations on mako sharks
The International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) 2020 fishery management negotiations are currently taking place by correspondence.
Response to the call from WWF to install on-board cameras to reduce bycatch
A report from WWF in partnership with Sky Ocean Rescue looks at the number of seabirds and marine animals unintentionally caught as bycatch in commercial fishing, and calls for the government to introduce cameras on UK fishing vessels.
15,000 seabirds to benefit following expansion of Isles of Scilly protected area
Yesterday (17 November), the government extended a protected site in the Isles of Scilly, offering greater protections to some of our rarest seabirds. The announcement received coverage on a number of local outlets including Pirate FM, In Your Area and BBC Online (Devon & Cornwall).
Environment Secretary clarifies his comments on Andrew Marr Show
In today’s blog, the Environment Secretary clarifies his comments made on the Andrew Marr Show at the weekend.
A landmark moment for post-Brexit farming
There is coverage this morning of the Agriculture Bill passing into law yesterday to become the Agriculture Act 2020
Bird flu national prevention zone declared
There was widespread coverage this morning following a decision from the UK’s Chief Vet yesterday to declare an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across the whole of England.