Forestry Commission to lose 300 jobs in 2025
Coming on the back of job losses in Natural Resources Wales and NatureScot, the Forestry Commission is reported to be losing 300 jobs in early 2025.
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Hazel dormice need your help - species licencing survey
Natural England is inviting ecologists to participate in a survey relating to hazel dormouse licencing as part of the Species Conservation Strategies: Strategic Licencing Pilot evaluation.
Bank of England told to consider nature-related risks
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, has written to the Governor of the Bank of England, Andrew Bailey, updating the remit and recommendations for the Financial Policy Committee.
UK Government sets out new voluntary principles on carbon and nature markets
The UK government has introduced a set of principles aimed at ensuring the integrity of voluntary carbon and nature markets as part of its commitment to achieving net zero emissions and promoting nature-positive transitions.
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