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Our work to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping and how the Environment Bill will deliver on our green ambition

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A photo of a tipper lorry dumping waste illegally on private land

Today's blog looks at the work of the government and councils to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping and organised waste crime, as well as our response to the Times' analysis of our Environment Bill

Improved Countryside Stewardship scheme opens and Gloucestershire action against breaches of animal health legislation

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Vast green areas like the Yorkshire countryside and its natural habitats will be further protected by the Environment Bill

Farmers and land managers are being encouraged to apply for the simplified Countryside Stewardship scheme to help protect the environment and we look at media coverage of a farmer being fined for breaching animal health legislation.

Household food waste to be collected separately by 2023 and 50,000 city trees to be planted in Urban Tree Challenge Fund

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Scraps of food waste including various fruit and vegetable peelings

We look at coverage of the announcement of our Urban Tree Challenge Fund and our landmark Environment Bill commits to separate household food waste collection across the country by 2023