Conserving biodiversity - the UK approach
Publication Year
2007
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Presents a new approach to conserving the UK's wildlife and habitats, calling for joined up working across the public, voluntary and business sectors in the UK on a variety of agreed goals and priorities for the greater good of biodiversity. Shared priorities for action will include developing data, taking targeted action for priority species and habitats, engaging people and encouraging behaviour change.
Document History
No longer applicable as new strategy released - 'Biodiversity 2020: a strategy for England's wildlife and ecosystem services' (DEFRA, 2011).
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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