Press release: Plans to phase out the use of peat in the amateur horticulture sector

Government seeking views on a ban of the retail sale of peat in horticulture by end of this Parliament




News story: Bird flu – Latest situation: UK-wide housing measures introduced to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu

Poultry keepers must act to protect their flocks from bird flu this winter.




Guidance: Avian influenza (bird flu): cases and disease control zones in England

Current and suspected cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in the UK and the disease control measures in place.




News story: UN report praises UK efforts on wildlife and forest crime

The Government has this week published a report by the United Nations which praises the UK’s approach to wildlife and forest crime.




Guidance: Avian influenza (bird flu): cases and disease control zones in England

Current and suspected cases of avian influenza (bird flu) in the UK and the disease control measures in place.