tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations 2026-05-14T13:56:12+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/untested-non-native-forestry-species-policy-statement 2026-05-14T13:56:12+01:00 Untested non-native forestry species policy statement The untested non-native forestry species policy statement sets out the specific circumstances in which these species can be planted. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/environmental-permitting-standard-rules-consultation-number-30 2026-04-13T10:03:32+01:00 Environmental permitting: standard rules consultation number 30 We want your views on our proposals for new standard rules permits for new cemetery developments and closed-loop ground source heating and cooling systems. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/proposals-to-prohibit-trail-hunting-in-england-and-wales 2026-03-26T09:56:27+00:00 Proposals to prohibit trail hunting in England and Wales Inviting views on the government’s proposed approach to implementing a ban on trail hunting in England and Wales. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/deer-management-strategy 2026-02-20T10:00:00+00:00 Deer management strategy We're seeking views in this consultation on key proposals for a new deer management strategy. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/deer-impacts-policy-statement-for-england 2026-02-20T10:00:00+00:00 Deer impacts policy statement for England The deer impacts policy statement sets out the actions we will take in England over the next decade to ensure the impacts of wild deer are not a threat to environmental, social or economic goals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/grey-squirrel-policy-statement 2026-02-06T10:31:39+00:00 Grey squirrel policy statement England’s grey squirrel policy statement sets out the actions government will take over the next 5 years to reduce the impact of grey squirrels on the red squirrel population and on our trees and woodlands. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/pathway-action-plans-for-invasive-non-native-species-in-great-britain 2025-12-15T12:49:57+00:00 Pathway Action Plans for invasive non-native species in Great Britain This consultation is inviting views on draft Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) which target the priority introduction routes of invasive non-native species (INNS) into Great Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/significant-water-management-issues-river-basin-management-plans 2025-11-20T12:00:00+00:00 Significant water management issues: river basin management plans We want your views on significant management issues that affect our waters. Your responses will help shape the way we manage the water environment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/heather-and-grass-burning-in-england 2025-09-09T09:30:00+01:00 Heather and grass burning in England We are seeking views on proposed amendments to The Heather and Grass etc. Burning (England) Regulations 2021. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/nature-based-solutions-environment-agency-position-statement 2025-07-17T00:00:00+01:00 Nature-based solutions: Environment Agency position statement How and why the Environment Agency supports nature-based solutions (NbS), with different scenarios and guidance on approaching new NbS. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-derwent-gorge-and-muggleswick-woods-national-nature-reserve-2-how-to-comment 2025-07-04T11:44:07+01:00 Open access restriction at Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods National Nature Reserve (2): outcome Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at Derwent Gorge and Muggleswick Woods National Nature Reserve in County Durham. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/rural-proofing-the-governments-approach-and-priorities 2025-05-15T14:03:11+01:00 Rural proofing: the government’s approach and priorities The government has committed to rural proofing all its policies. This document explains what rural proofing is, why it’s important and how it can be applied by government policy makers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/england-coast-path-from-lyme-regis-to-rufus-castle-comment-on-proposals 2025-05-09T08:38:17+01:00 King Charles III England Coast Path from Lyme Regis to Rufus Castle: awaiting decision Find out about Natural England's proposals to improve coastal access in Dorset. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-silence-and-old-grove-mines-7-how-to-comment 2025-05-06T12:17:30+01:00 Open access restriction at Silence and Old Grove Mines (7): outcome Find out about plans to change public access to open access land at Silence and Old Grove Mines (Great Hucklow) in the Peak District National Park. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-old-lodge-nature-reserve-3-how-to-comment 2025-04-03T16:57:30+01:00 Open access restriction at Old Lodge Nature Reserve (3): outcome Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at Old Lodge Nature Reserve in East Sussex. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-quarry-bottom-3-how-to-comment 2025-03-26T11:45:58+00:00 Open access restriction at Quarry Bottom (3): outcome Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at Quarry Bottom in Wiltshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-woodley-down-3-how-to-comment 2025-03-26T11:45:28+00:00 Open access restriction at Woodley Down (3): outcome Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at Woodley Down in Wiltshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-gurston-down-3-how-to-comment 2025-03-26T11:44:40+00:00 Open access restriction at Gurston Down (3): outcome Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at Gurston Down in Wiltshire. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-hollins-hill-3-how-to-comment 2025-03-18T13:29:02+00:00 Open access restriction at Hollins Hill (3): outcome Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at Hollins Hill in Derbyshire and how to submit your comments. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/open-access-restriction-at-hook-links-3-how-to-comment 2025-03-11T12:11:06+00:00 Open access restriction at Hook Links (3): outcome Find out about the proposed restriction to open access land at Hook Links (Hook Links and Warsash LNR) in Hampshire.