Detailed guide: Exporting animals and animal products in a no-deal Brexit

What you’ll need to export animals, products of animal origin and animal by-products in a no-deal Brexit.




National Statistics: England biodiversity indicators

Indicator 13 has been temporarily removed whilst an inconsistency is being investigated. Its discovery close to publication date did not allow for correction at this time but an update will be made later this year.




News story: Defra responds to Wild Justice challenge: releasing gamebirds on protected sites

Defra will review the way in which the release of gamebirds on or near protected sites in England is managed following a proposed legal challenge.




News story: 2019 Badger control licences announced

Badger control licences published by Natural England




Policy paper: Advice to Natural England on setting minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be controlled in 2019

Advice to Natural England on setting the minimum and maximum numbers of badgers to be culled in licensed areas during 2019.