Defra rewilding forum an idea straight from the Mad Hatters tea party

Farm groups have slammed a Defra plan to establish a rewilding forum, branding it an idea straight out of the Mad Hatters tea party.

Abi Kay
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Defra rewilding forum an idea straight from the Mad Hatters tea party

Farm groups have slammed a Defra plan to establish a rewilding forum, branding it an idea ‘straight out of the Mad Hatter's tea party'. According to reports, the Prime Minister has asked officials to...

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