Skip to main content
GOV.UK
Blog Defra in the media
Organisations:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs

New funding for tree planting as National Tree Week comes to a close

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 7 December 2020 - Categories: Uncategorized
Image of trees being planted by two people.

Today, as National Tree Week comes to a close, we look at coverage in titles such as the Times, Sunday Telegraph and Daily Mail of two recent announcements of new funding for tree planting.

Read more of New funding for tree planting as National Tree Week comes to a close - 2 comments

Protections against oak processionary moth

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 23 July 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Procession of oak processionary moth caterpillars on the trunk of a tree.

A look into the recent coverage of oak processionary moth.

Read more of Protections against oak processionary moth - 1 comment

Asian Longhorn Beetle eradicated in the UK

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Asian Longhorn Beetle on a leaf facing the camera.

In this blog we look at the successful eradication of the Asian Longhorn Beetle in the UK. 

Read more of Asian Longhorn Beetle eradicated in the UK

Related content and links

About Defra

Defra in the Media is run by the Defra group Press Office and is our review of Defra group stories in the news.

The blog features a review of our leading media stories, rebuttal of inaccurate comment, and updates about our campaigns and stories.

Find out more.

Sign up and manage updates

  • Email
  • Atom

Follow us

  • Follow Defra on Twitter
  • Follow Defra on Instagram
  • Follow Defra on YouTube
  • Follow Defra on LinkedIn

Recent Posts

  • Coverage following the National Drought Group meeting May 14, 2025
  • Inaccurate reporting on foot and mouth disease controls February 13, 2025
  • Coverage of Land Use Framework consultation   February 6, 2025

Comments and moderation

Please read our guidelines.

Useful links

  • All GOV.UK blogs
  • All GOV.UK blog posts
  • GOV.UK
  • All departments
  • Accessibility statement
  • Cookies
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated
© Crown copyright