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The powers, criteria and procedures the Secretary of State has to follow in considering pre-emptive (firebreak) culling in managing an outbreak of foot and mouth disease (FMD).
This protocol sets out the powers, criteria and procedures the Secretary…
How the government would manage suspect cases and outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Great Britain.
Introduction Purpose and structure of the document This document…
Information about the Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment (NCEA) programme.
The UK government is committed to restoring and enhancing the environment…
The Pharmaceuticals in the Environment Group (PiE) have set out a roadmap of activities to address the levels of fipronil and imidacloprid detected in UK waterways.
The first annual report on income generated from statutory credits since the biodiversity net gain policy was established in 2024.
How and why the Environment Agency supports nature-based solutions (NbS), with different scenarios and guidance on approaching new NbS.
Seeking views on proposed changes to how you’re allowed to catch (lift and carry) laying hens and meat chickens when loading and unloading for transport.
This consultation is inviting views on draft Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) which target the priority introduction routes of invasive non-native species (INNS) into Great Britain.
The Government’s approach to safeguarding the continued supply of veterinary medicines in Northern Ireland from 1 January 2026.
Response to the Animal Sentience Committee’s report on whether the government has all due regard to the welfare of animals as sentient beings in relation to animal welfare legislation surveillance and enforcement.
We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery.
In 2023 we held a call for evidence on the impacts of fishing on Stage 3 MPAs. The call for evidence sought additional evidence and views on evidence and analysis of the impacts of fishing on seabed features in English MPAs.
We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Vaccination of birds against high pathogenicity avian influenza joint statement from the avian influenza vaccination taskforce.
Outcome of a review into the licensing of ‘wild take’ – the taking of birds of prey from the wild for the purpose of falconry and aviculture.
Defra's approach to the wild release and management of beavers in England.
This document sets out how the 4 countries of the UK will work together to address biodiversity loss.
Provides the government response to the recommendations in the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of implementation of the Bathing Water Regulations in England.
Response to the Animal Sentience Committee’s report on if the Online Safety Act takes into consideration animal welfare.
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