Nature conservation
Nature conservation news from UK Parliament.
Natural England finances squeezed by Government making biodiversity protection challenging
Natural England has written to the Environmental Audit Committee
13 November 2020
Lords accepts trade standards compromise
Members discuss new free trade agreements as Agriculture Bill scrutiny concludes
10 November 2020
Committee Chairs Question Powers of Stop-Gap 'Independent' Environmental Regulator
Letter comes in response to Government delays to the establishment of the new regulator in holding the Government to account on environmental protections
23 October 2020
Forest focus: can the Government deliver on tree-planting targets? MPs launch new inquiry
EFRA Select Committee to explore how meeting tree-planting objectives can benefit the economy, biodiversity and human wellbeing.
01 October 2020
MPs to consider how the Government can enhance healthy ecosystems
Committee launches new inquiry into biodiversity and ecosystems
14 July 2020
Lords discusses green economy
Members debate investment to meet zero carbon targets
13 March 2020
How do we ensure a sustainable future for farming?
Select Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment takes evidence on Tuesday 25 February at 10.40am
25 February 2020
Lords debates threats to native trees
Members discuss dangers posed by pests and diseases
13 February 2020
Lords discusses net zero carbon emissions target
Members debate UK Fires report 'Absolute Zero'
07 February 2020
Lords EU exit regulations: 30 October
Animal welfare, agriculture, fisheries and rail safety on agenda
31 October 2019
Lords EU exit regulations: 23 October
EU elections, plant health and movement of services under spotlight
24 October 2019
Lords debates threats to native trees
Members discuss threat of pests and diseases to UK trees
04 September 2019
Lords debates Rivers Authorities and Land Drainage Bill
Peers discuss key purpose and principles
16 May 2019
Lords debates climate change
Members discuss government duty to reduce emissions
03 May 2019
Lords debates National Policy Statement for Water Resources Infrastructure
Peers consider 2018 government plan
12 April 2019