November 2011
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Green groups challenge UK to stand firm on greener farming in Europe
Tuesday 8th November, 2011
CAP reforms risk being little more then an exercise in ‘green-washing’ unless UK takes a strong position with EU partners. An influential group of over 25 wildlife and environmental organisations [1], including The Wildlife Trusts, have joined together to persuade the UK Government to take a firm negotiating position with the EU over strengthening environmental provisions in the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
Marine Conservation Zones at risk
Tuesday 8th November, 2011
Big Society has spoken up for our seas - but will Government listen?