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Fungi protected at new sites and the British Lung Foundation’s report on air quality

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 11 February 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
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This media blog covers Natural England’s announcement of the notification of two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs) because of rare fungi and the British Lung Foundation’s report.

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Poole Harbour protections strengthened

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 22 January 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
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On today's blog we're looking at media coverage of an important expansion of Poole Harbour’s Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designation.

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Environment Secretary announces new scheme to reduce food waste and Natural England Wildlife targets

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 1 October 2018 - Categories: Uncategorized
An image of fruits and vegetables at a supermarket.

...charities and volunteers to deliver a new scheme to tackle this problem. The scheme will specifically address surplus food from retail and manufacturing. Further action to cut food waste from...

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Wednesday 22 November: Budget, plastic cups and Mid Cornwall Site of Special Scientific Interest

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 22 November 2017 - Categories: Weekly stories
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On the blog today Defra in the Budget, our response to using disposable plastic cups in the department and a new SSSI in Cornwall.

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