Statistics: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – Statistics at Defra

We publish national and official statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, farming and biosecurity.




Research: Qualifying higher plant notification (reference: 24/Q02)

Details of a notification to release a qualifying higher plant.




Guidance: Make off-site biodiversity gains as a developer

How developers can create and enhance habitat off-site or buy biodiversity units to achieve biodiversity net gain (BNG).




Guidance: How to complete a health certificate to export animals and animal products to Great Britain

Guidance for exporters in EU and non-EU countries on how to complete health certificates to export animals and animal products to Great Britain.




FOI release: Bathing Waters Designations – EIR2023/09880

Bathing Waters Designations.