Response to Labour calls for grouse shooting review
In today's blog we discuss calls for the government to launch a review of driven grouse shooting, and look at the success of this year's hen harrier breeding season.
Weekly stories
Lord Gardiner visits flood-hit Yorkshire Dales
In today's blog we look at Lord Gardiner's visit to the Yorkshire Dales following the recent flooding in the area, and the Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy have announced funding for ten businesses developing green alternatives to plastic bottles, cosmetic beads and synthetic materials.
Environment Secretary praise for Mirror’s trophy hunting campaign
Today's blog focuses on the Environment Secretary's praise for the Daily Mirror's campaign to raise awareness of trophy hunting, and includes an update on the situation at Whaley Bridge
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visits Whaley Bridge
Read today's blog about the Environment Secretary's visit to Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoir.
'LOVE WATER' campaign launched to protect UK the water environment
There has been positive coverage of the launch of the Love Water campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of water and the role everyone plays in protecting it.
New campaign launched to warn of threat of African swine fever
Today's blog looks at a poster campaign launched to warn of the threat of African swine fever and raising awareness of the devastation to oak trees caused by oak processionary moth.
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.
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.