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  • Open access restriction at Woodnook Valley (case number 2005090101)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 8 October 2019
  • Consultation on WEEE Compliance Fee Methodology 2019

    The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 establish a system in which producers of equipment are required to finance the cost of collection, treatment, recovery and recycling of WEEE arising from private households. The WEEE Regulations establish a system of annual collection targets that are imposed on producer compliance schemes (PCSs). The Secretary of State has discretionary powers to approve a compliance fee methodology as an alternative form of compliance... More
    Opened 14 October 2019
  • Open Access Restriction at Smooring Sike (case number 2019098973)

    The Forestry Commission is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the... More
    Opened 18 October 2019
  • Raisby Hill Quarry

    Raisby Hill Quarry was notified on 18 October 2019 and is considered to be of special interest for its nationally important geological features: Raisby Hill Quarry exposes the complete sequence of the Raisby Formation of the Upper Permian Magnesian Limestone. This site has been identified as of national importance in the Geological Conservation Review. We recommend you read more about the changes to the Raisby Hill Quarry SSSI which are described (with maps) in the notification... More
    Opened 18 October 2019
  • Crime Rigg Quarry

    Crime Rigg Quarry is located in Durham and is notified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) 18 October 2019. Crime Rigg Quarry is a nationally important site by reason of its geological features, namely its outstanding importance for interpreting the geological history of the Permian Period in Britain. We recommend you read more about the changes to the Crime Rigg Quarry SSSI which are described (with maps) in the notification document in the related... More
    Opened 18 October 2019
  • Consultation on controls on the import and export of hunting trophies

    Climate change and global biodiversity decline are interlinked threats for wildlife and people. Biodiversity is declining at a dangerous and unprecedented speed, and species extinction rates are accelerating, with up to 1 million species threatened. Overexploitation is one of the drivers of species extinction and additional pressures on vulnerable species can result from unsustainable or inappropriately managed activity. Transformative changes are needed to restore and protect nature ... More
    Opened 2 November 2019
  • Call for Evidence on the scale and impacts of the import and export of hunting trophies

    Climate change and global biodiversity decline are interlinked threats for wildlife and people. Biodiversity is declining at a dangerous and unprecedented speed, and species extinction rates are accelerating, with up to 1 million species threatened. Overexploitation is one of the drivers of species extinction and additional pressures on vulnerable species can result from unsustainable or inappropriately managed activity. Transformative changes are needed to restore and protect nature[i]. ... More
    Opened 2 November 2019
  • Open access restriction at Upham Meadow (case number 2005110053)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 5 November 2019
  • Open access restriction at Lambshield Farm (case number 2005110004)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 6 January 2020
  • Draft North West Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Consultation

    Since 2016 the Draft North West Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan has been developed with stakeholders, providing a robust and evidence-based plan that is tailored to the economic, environmental and social needs of the north west inshore and offshore marine plan areas. The Draft North West Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan will help to make sure the right activities occur in the right place, at the right time, and in the right way placing sustainable development at the centre of... More
    Opened 14 January 2020
  • Draft South West Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Consultation

    Since 2016 the Draft South West Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan has been developed with stakeholders, providing a robust and evidence-based plan that is tailored to the economic, environmental and social needs of the south west inshore and offshore marine plan areas. The Draft South West Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan will help to make sure the right activities occur in the right place, at the right time, and in the right way placing sustainable development at the centre of... More
    Opened 14 January 2020
  • Draft South East Inshore Marine Plan Consultation

    Since 2016 the Draft South East Inshore Marine Plan has been developed with stakeholders, providing a robust and evidence-based plan that is tailored to the economic, environmental and social needs of the south east inshore marine plan area. The Draft South East Inshore Marine Plan will help to make sure the right activities occur in the right place, at the right time, and in the right way placing sustainable development at the centre of all decisions. It will provide a... More
    Opened 14 January 2020
  • Draft North East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan Consultation

    Since 2016 the Draft North East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan has been developed with stakeholders, providing a robust and evidence-based plan that is tailored to the economic, environmental and social needs of the north east inshore and offshore marine plan areas. The Draft North East Inshore and Offshore Marine Plan will help to make sure the right activities occur in the right place, at the right time, and in the right way placing sustainable development at the centre of... More
    Opened 14 January 2020
  • Consultation on English reserve quota policy in 2020 and updates to the English Quota Management Rules

    We are consulting you about Defra’s policy on the allocation of reserve quota in England for 2020. We invite you to submit your views in response to the questions we have set out below. Please feel free to share this information with your members and colleagues. This consultation seeks evidence in response to a number of questions about: the allocation of reserve quota in England in 2020 proposed updates to the English Quota Management Rules ... More
    Opened 27 January 2020
  • Open access restriction at Meg Dyke (case number 2004060107)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 27 January 2020
  • Open access restriction at Woodley Down (case number 2008090037)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 29 January 2020
  • Open access restriction at Lower Lugg Meadow (case number 2006030159)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 29 January 2020
  • Open access restriction at Gurston Down (case number 2008090036)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 29 January 2020
  • Open access restriction at Hawks Stones (case number 2010065572)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 29 January 2020
  • Johnsons' Meadows

    Johnsons' Meadows is located in Leicestershire and was notified as an Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) on 31 January 2020. Johnsons' Meadows is a nationally important site because it supports the National Vegetation Classification (NVC) type MG5 crested dog’s-tail Cynosurus cristatus – common knapweed Centaurea nigra grassland community We recommend you read more about Johnsons' Meadows SSSI which is described (with maps) in the notification document... More
    Opened 31 January 2020
  • Open access restriction at Quarry Bottom (case number 2008020070)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 7 February 2020
  • Open access restriction at Old Lodge Nature Reserve (case number 2009030023)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 12 February 2020
  • Open access restriction at Bickerley Common (case number 2007020060)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 12 February 2020
  • Open access restriction at Sandy Point Nature Reserve (case number 2009030024)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 12 February 2020
  • Open access restriction at Hollins Hill (case number 2014097377)

    The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the... More
    Opened 13 February 2020
  • Food origin labelling: enforcement

    The government is planning to introduce legislation that ensures we can enforce rules on labelling the Country of Origin or Place of Provenance of Primary Ingredients of Food where this is different to that of the food itself. The rules mean that, for example, a cheese labelled as being British needs to make clear on the label if the milk used to make the cheese is not from the UK. The large majority of meat and dairy foods on sale in our major supermarkets already provide this... More
    Opened 21 February 2020
  • Environmental Land Management: policy discussion

    Thank you for your interest in the ELM Policy Discussion Document, which sets out our initial thinking for ELM scheme design, providing an update on progress and overview of high-level design options. The ELM Policy Discussion Document is now closed. We encourage you to sign up to the Defra e-alert to receive information and updates on ELM. More
    Opened 25 February 2020
  • Open Access Restriction at Scaup Pikes (case number 2020019028)

    The Forestry Commission is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CRoW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the... More
    Opened 2 April 2020
  • Open access restriction at Eccles-on-Sea (case number 2014117443)

    Natural England is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the right to apply to the relevant... More
    Opened 7 April 2020
  • Open access restriction at Silence Mine (case number 2018088745)

    The Peak District National Park Authority is seeking views on proposals that will restrict public access to open access land at this site. The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (CROW Act) gives a public right of access to land mapped as ‘open country’ (mountain, moor, heath and down) or registered common land. These areas are known as ‘open access land’. Much of the ‘coastal margin’ of the England Coast Path is also open access land under the same Act. Landowners have the... More
    Opened 7 April 2020
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