New legislation to prevent Rose Rosette Virus
Today's blog looks at coverage of new legislation designed to prevent the arrival and spread of the Rose Rosette Virus to the UK, and the publication of landmark Environment Bill positions.
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Protections against oak processionary moth
A look into the recent coverage of oak processionary moth.
Michael Gove visits the Royal Welsh Show
Today Environment Secretary Michael Gove attended the 100th anniversary of the Royal Welsh Show, one of the biggest shows in the agricultural calendar.
Forestry Commission report on Sheffield tree felling
A look into the Forestry Commissions’ investigation in to tree felling.
Michael Gove announces £10 million technology fund for the fishing industry and £1 million grant opens to boost recycling
Today's blog looks at the launch of the Seafood Innovation Fund, which will support the UK's technology, fishing and seafood industries to deliver long-term, cutting edge innovation, as well as our £1 million grant to increase the recycling of business waste.
Ofwat price review 19
The future water company plans include commitments to deliver significant projects across England to protect the environment over the next 5 years.
Hundreds join Royals to celebrate 70 years of National Parks
A look into The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall visit to Exmoor National Park to celebrate 70 years of National Parks.
Plans unveiled to connect coastline in Hampshire
A look into Natural England's plans to open a 23-mile stretch of coast between Calshot and Gosport.
Michael Gove sets out ambition for Environment Bill at Kew Gardens and Minister Goodwill visits the Fruit Focus Show
This afternoon's blog looks at the Environment Secretary's keynote speech: If not now, when? and Minister Goodwill's visit to the Fruit Focus Show.
Trophy hunting: call for evidence to be launched and councils charging for the disposal of household waste
Michael Gove has written an article in support of the Daily Mirror's call to action to ban trophy hunting and the Telegraph runs a front-page splash on councils charging for DIY waste disposal.