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The first year of the Natural Environment White Paper: an evaluation by Wildlife and Countryside Link

The Natural Environment White Paper (The Natural Choice: securing the value of nature, NEWP) was published a year ago in June. The White Paper set out four ambitions to achieve a healthy natural environment to be the foundation of green … Continue reading

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Link’s ‘Targeting Nature’s Recovery’ report makes recommendations for better species conservation

Wildlife and Countryside Link (‘Link’) have produced a report entitled ‘Targeting Nature’s Recovery’ outlining the group’s analysis of the UK’s progress against its 2010 targets for the conservation of priority habitats and species. These targets were agreed in 2006, based … Continue reading

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Wildlife and Countryside Link’s reponse to the Independent Panel on Forestry

Wildlife and Countryside Link (Link) submitted its response to the Independent Panel on Forestry’s Call for Views in July 2011, emphasising the need for strategic planning and integrated management of woodlands to ensure they support improved public access and enjoyment, … Continue reading

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Red Tape Challenge: Spotlight falls on the Environment

As part of the Government’s plan to reduce the regulatory burden to business, the so-called ‘Red Tape Challenge‘, the spotlight this month falls on the environment. Until the end of September comments are invited on all current environmental regulations (although … Continue reading

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Director: Wildlife and Countryside Link

Wildlife and Countryside Link is seeking an individual to cover the maternity leave of Director Jodie Bettis. This position will involve managing Link’s relationships with funders, trustees and external organisations, alongside developing and implementing policy positions. The post is available … Continue reading

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