Reporting your biodiversity duty actions
Publication Year
2023
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Explains to local authorities when to publish the biodiversity report and what to include. Covers: who must publish a report; when to publish the report; what to include in the report; example report structure; biodiversity net gain information; and optional information.
Document History
Superseded by: 17 September 2025 update. Sourced from https://www.gov.uk/guidance/reporting-your-biodiversity-duty-actions Related to the following: Understanding biodiversity net gain; and Complying with the biodiversity duty (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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