Tag Archives: Natural Environment White Paper
Natural capital in a state?
I may have mentioned this before but I am a geek and sometimes I think I fall into my deep green silo not realising that I have left most of the population behind! This thought was the result of questioning … Continue reading
Is there a market for nature?
When you work in conservation policy for any length of time you become a geek, a geek who uses jargon which few other people understand and it becomes just another part of everyday life. But honestly, who thought up “Ecosystems … Continue reading
The Forests Report response – All in this together?
Horsemeat, papal resignations, 10p tax rate. The Government’s new Forestry Policy Statement, even – or is that especially? – in the world of Defra politics, feels more than a fortnight ago already. A couple of weeks on, as the dust … Continue reading
In a Pickle over EIAs
The Communities Secretary, Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, has published an explanatory memorandum denouncing the European Union’s proposals to strengthen environmental impact assessments (EIAs) – noting that they “impose significant costs on the planning system”, which he suggests are unnecessary because … Continue reading
Delivering on biodiversity
Recognition of the value of woodland for nature is a key component in the Independent Forestry Panel report which states: “Our vision is for a landscape where our inheritance of woodland and trees is well protected, where there are opportunities … Continue reading
Guest post: Dominic Driver, Forestry Commission
A new blog series begins some ‘conversations’ of our own around the Forests Report work streams the Trust is involved in. Over the next few weeks we will also be joined by some special guest bloggers who will share their views with you. Introducing … Continue reading
New Local Partnerships for Nature
The Government’s environment department, DEFRA, announced earlier this week that 41 new local nature partnerships (LNPs) have received approval. It’s a good start – but their work is only just beginning and the jury is still out on what benefits they will … Continue reading
Well-being – a test of joined up Government
This morning saw the publication of a further update of the Government’s proposed measures of national well-being or ‘happiness index’ as it has become known in some quarters. Visitors to the ONS website will not lack for quantities of data … Continue reading
Planning under attack
Budget week is always an exciting time as the public, politicians and media commentators speculate about, and reflect upon, a raft of announcements. Yesterday the Chancellor George Osborne offered a further attack on the planning system, highlighting its alleged role … Continue reading
New environmental indicators announced
You may have missed it; yesterday the Department for the Environment Food and Rural Affairs launched the England Natural Environment Indicators. Yeah, we all go, what? Why? Well the why is easy to answer, the Coalition Government in the Natural … Continue reading →