...the aim of a better environment within a generation. Environmental volunteering opportunities and ideas of how to connect with nature can be found at www.yearofgreenaction.org. Looking ahead, 2020 will mark...
...Natural England’s remit to investigate allegations regarding sightings of great crested newts on this site. We have provided a statement to a number of regional outlets on this issue, as...
...prosecuted by Natural England after failing to notify them of his plans to undertake activity that is restricted on the sensitive wildlife-rich site. Site inspections revealed that vehicles, vehicle parts...
...Watch’ app (iPhone / android). Media coverage reports that there is an on-going risk that Asian hornets could be accidentally transported in the UK. This is correct - in 2018...
...2020, the Agency stopped illegal waste activity at 2,700 sites and initiated 191 prosecutions for illegal waste sites, with 39 prison sentences handed down. It also issued fines of over...
...should. If you have an asset, and there is a criminal demand for it, there is space for corruption. Fighting corruption and helping states like Malawi is critical for their...
...Site of Special Scientific Interest designation is a reflection of how rare and special Down Farm is as a place for nature. This ‘waxcap’ grassland in west Dorset is now...
...international importance of the site, allowing its protection into the future. Classification of this site also means that any future plans and activities can take into account the needs of...
...too many constraints on economic and housing development. However, this Government is committed to the delivery of 1.5million new homes by 2022 and this review does not diminish this. As...
...reconsideration of metaldehyde ban Yesterday and today there has been media coverage on the government’s decision to reconsider the current metaldehyde ban. This included in this morning’s i newspaper as...