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Thursday 9 November: Neonicotinoids, bitterns, Cotswolds AONB and glyphosate

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On the blog today: Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces the UK will support further restrictions on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, we highlight Natural England work to support the Bittern following stats showing their numbers are increasing, and Lord Gardiner visits the Cotswolds AONB.

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