Policy paper: England Peat Action Plan

An integrated plan for the management, protection and restoration of our upland and lowland peatlands, so that they deliver benefits for nature and the climate.




Guidance: Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit

How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.




Statistics: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – Statistics at Defra

We publish national and official statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, farming and biosecurity.




Research: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and in the UK

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and in the UK.




Press release: Tree planting rates to treble by end of this Parliament

Plans to treble tree planting rates by the end of this Parliament to be set out by the Environment Secretary in a speech this week