Coverage on government’s progress to ban peat burning
A look into the Government's progress to phase out blanket bog burning
Defra Press Office
Ban on the use of metaldehyde announced
On today's blog we look into our announced ban on the use of metaldehyde, a pesticide commonly used to control slugs.
Letter from EA Chair on water quality
The EA chair has responded to criticism in the paper over the weekend about the EA’s role in protecting our waters.
Telegraph on UK fur trade
There is coverage in The Telegraph of a letter from the Environment Secretary to Giles Roca, the chief executive of the British Fur Trade Association (BFTA), on the future of UK fur trading.
Latest water classifications results published
Results show collective action is needed to improve the health of England’s rivers, lakes, canals, coastal waters and groundwaters
RSPB releases report on biodiversity targets
There has been coverage in The Times, the Guardian, The i and multiple regional outlets of an RSPB report claiming that efforts to protect British wildlife have suffered a “lost decade” because of a failure by the government to meet agreed UN ‘Aichi’ Biodiversity Targets.
River planning on Countryfile
Last night’s BBC Countryfile featured a project on the River Trent being managed by a partnership between the Environment Agency and Staffordshire Wildlife Trust.
Environment Minister and Natural England Chair launch wildlife protection plan to unlock Hampshire housebuilding
Yesterday Environment Minister Rebecca Pow and Natural England Chair Tony Juniper visited Warblington Farm in Havant, to launch a trailblazing scheme backed by £3.9 million of governed funding.
Inaccurate coverage in The Spectator
There is nothing to substantiate the authors view that the growth in gull numbers in the location he reports is representative of across the country.
Asian Hornet identified in Hampshire
Beekeepers and members of the public have been asked to remain vigilant after the National Bee Unit confirmed the sighting. Monitoring is underway to detect any other Asian hornets in the vicinity.