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Biodiversity

Asked by Claire HughesLabourDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 905437

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he has taken to improve biodiversity.

Answered by Daniel Zeichner

Improving biodiversity is crucial and we have a set of statutory nature targets, which we will deliver through a range of mechanisms, all underpinned by the £7 billion nature budget. We have recently had the landmark moment for conservation when we enabled the wild reintroduction of beavers in a managed way. The upcoming Environmental Improvement Plan will set out key priorities to enhance the natural environment.

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