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More action needed to reverse decline in biodiversity – but it can be done, UK bodies say

22.09.2021

Outcomes for nature need to be integrated in development plans on land and at sea, according to a report published by the UK's five statutory nature organisations.

England round-up: Government consults on Local Nature Recovery Strategies; Norfolk council seeks views on local plan changes

13.08.2021

Laura Edgar

A round-up of planning news in England: 7 August-13 August, 2021

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Government consults on Local Nature Recovery Strategies

12.08.2021

Laura Edgar

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a consultation on plans for Local Nature Recovery Strategies in England.

Government urged to create wilder national parks

09.08.2021

Laura Edgar

Ministers have been urged to show ‘real leadership’ and create wilder national parks where grouse shoots are phased out to improve the health of moorland.

Nature tool launched

04.08.2021

Laura Edgar

biodiversity | biodiversity net gain | Environmental | nature | UK

A tool that is intended to help built environment professionals play a greater part in nature recovery and climate resilience has been launched.

News report: The value of restoring nature to brownfield sites

03.08.2021

Laura Edgar

The brownfield versus greenfield question is one that cannot be ignored if species' decline is to be prevented. Laura Edgar reports on striking the balance and making land work hard

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New protected areas to be created in England

28.06.2021

Laura Edgar

Natural England has announced that it is considering proposals for new National Nature Reserves and that it will establish new protected areas.

Government promises a ‘nature positive’ future

21.06.2021

Laura Edgar

The UK Government has committed itself to creating a ‘nature positive’ future as part of its response to the Dasgupta Review, which was published in February 2021.

Offshore wind schemes must support nature

21.06.2021

Laura Edgar

New offshore wind farms must improve the state of nature and avoid irreparable damage to the environment, insists Natural England.

Government announces cash for Town Deals and a nature programme for Cornwall

09.06.2021

Laura Edgar

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has announced that 30 towns in England will receive a share of £725 million to help to boost local economies and create jobs.

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