Tag Archives: Birds Directive

Is this 'Bird Armageddon'?

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Policy_Team

Since 1966 UK bird population has decline by 44 million which amounts to just under a million birds a year (over 45 years), which is dismal November news indeed. Yesterday the RSPB published their most extensive survey of the UK’s … Continue reading →

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New cross-governmental unit formed as part of Red Tape Challenge review of environmental regulations

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Policy_Team

The Government has announced the formation of a new cross-government unit to improve implementation of the Habitats and Wild Birds Directives. The new ‘Major Infrastructure and Environment Unit’ is designed to help developers ensure that large infrastructure projects promote sustainable … Continue reading →

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Defra Review of the Habitats and Birds Directives

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Policy_Team

The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has announced a review of the implementation of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives in the UK. Following the announcement of the review by the Chancellor in his Autumn Statement … Continue reading →

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