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Complying with the biodiversity duty
Publication Year
2023
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Explains the biodiversity duty and how public authorities can comply with it. Covers: who must comply with the biodiversity duty; when to meet the biodiversity duty; consideration of relevant strategies; how biodiversity duty helps achieve biodiversity goals and targets; actions that could be taken; management of land to improve biodiversity; education, advice and raising awareness; reviewing internal policies and processes; preparation for biodiversity net gain; reporting of biodiversity policies and actions.
Document History
Sourced from https://www.gov.uk/guidance/complying-with-the-biodiversity-duty Related to the following: Understanding biodiversity net gain; and Reporting your biodiversity duty actions (both DEFRA, 2023).
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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