Calls for government strategy to reintroduce beavers
Our response to calls from 60 conservation organisations, country estates, experts and campaigners for the government to commit to a strategy to reintroduce beavers to England this year.
Weekly stories
Government responds to EAC report into Invasive Non-Native Species
We look at coverage of Defra’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report into Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) which is out today (13th May).
New support for England’s dairy farmers
Today we look at coverage of our new package of support for dairy farmers, including a new dairy hardship fund and government-backed £1 million communications campaign.
Financial support for England’s zoos
In today's blog we look at coverage of the announcement of a £14 million fund to help zoos cover costs relating to animal keeping.
Government support for environmental charities during coronavirus
This afternoon we look at Government support for environmental charities during coronavirus.
Defra’s response to coverage of EAC letter on water demand
On Wednesday 29 April the Environmental Audit Committee wrote to the government to highlight concerns recently raised in a National Audit Office report looking at the additional pressures that climate change and population growth are likely to place on our public water supply.
Meeting demand for seasonal workers throughout the harvest season
There has been coverage in the Financial Times this morning of the recruitment push needed to enlist the tens of thousands of workers necessary to bring this year’s harvest home.
Response to concerns about the New Guinea flatworm
In today's blog, we look at claims from insect charity Buglife about the potential threat of the invasive New Guinea flatworm entering the country in the soil of potted plant imports.
Coverage of £10m fund announcement for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors
Last week, the Government announced a new £10 million financial support scheme for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Additional support for dairy industry during coronavirus response
The government will temporarily relax competition rules to allow the dairy industry to work together more during the coronavirus response.