There has been inaccurate media coverage regarding foot and mouth disease (FMD) controls with reports that it took six or seven days for controls on commercial imports to take effect and “allowed disease to enter the country.”
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) continues to work hard to monitor fishing activity in English waters, with dedicated enforcement and surveillance work to protect fisheries, including offshore patrol vessels for at-sea surveillance.
Fishing was one of the first activities to be reintroduced once lockdown restrictions started to ease due to the ability in which you can apply social distancing measures without difficulty.
A recent survey suggests that plastic use has sharply increased during the coronavirus lockdown.
Last month the Government announced its long term plan to tackle flooding and coastal erosion. This included a raft of policy changes to improve management of the risk of flood and coastal erosion and support coastal authorities.
The successful candidate will oversee the work of the new Office for Environmental Protection.
Today we launched a consultation on designating part of the River Wharfe as bathing waters
The Government today confirms beavers will make the River Otter a forever home after successful completion of trial.
Today we’re celebrating the hard work of farmers as part of this year’s ‘24 Hours in farming’ online celebration of British farmers organised by Farmers Guardian together with Morrisons.
Here is the latest information about our project to test for coronavirus in waste water
A look into Richmondshire MP Rishi Sunak visit to Stokesley to learn more about the town’s new Flood Alleviation Scheme.