National Statistics: England biodiversity indicators

This publication provides a detailed statistical update of 24 indicators that give an overview of biodiversity in England. The publication measures progress in the delivery of goals and objectives outlined in Biodiversity 2020 published by the government in 2011.

Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It includes all species of animals and plants, and the natural systems that support them. Biodiversity matters because it supports the vital benefits we get from the natural environment. It contributes to our economy, our health and wellbeing, and it enriches our lives.

The datasets associated with this publication can be found here ENV09 – England biodiversity indicators

The detailed assessments for each species and habitat, including all grassland priority habitats and the ‘old’ priority bees, are published online:

Species (updated 2008)
Habitats (updated 2012)

Next major update is provisionally planned for June/July 2019