Natural England chair reappointed in role as Gov seeks to 'rewire and reform' Defra

Mr Juniper, former president of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts and adviser to King Charles, has been reappointed as chair of Natural England for a third term

Chris Brayford
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed said Natural England chair Tony Juniper (pictured) will play a key role in helping the Government reach its environmental targets.
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Defra Secretary Steve Reed said Natural England chair Tony Juniper (pictured) will play a key role in helping the Government reach its environmental targets.

Natural England Tony Juniper has been reappointed to lead Natural England for a third-term as the Government seeks to 'rewire and reform' Defra. Making the announcement on Monday (March 24), Defra...

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