More than 10% of agricultural land could be sacrificed for climate and environment plans

The Defra Secretary will launch a consultation on a new strategic approach to managing land use in England today (January 31)

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The Government's land use proposals set out five stages, the first of which is making space for nature.
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The Government's land use proposals set out five stages, the first of which is making space for nature.

More than 10% of agricultural land could be sacrificed to accommodate the Government's climate and environment plans under new proposals to determine land use in England. Launching a consultation on...

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