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  • New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England

    News story
    In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August Published on 4 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Shannon Fuller
    Campaigns
    Biodiversity Net Gain
    Strapline
    In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain would be amended in response to reports of planning delays, high costs and a stalled off-site market. The first set of these changes have now been implemented and new regulations come into effect from 6 August
    Title
    New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain in England

  • CLA at the Westmorland Show

    Article
    The CLA North team will be out in force at this year’s Westmorland County Show (stand C 80) on 9 and 10 September. Published on 10 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Henk Geertsema
    Regions
    The North
    Strapline
    The CLA North team will be out in force at this year’s Westmorland County Show (stand C 80) on 9 and 10 September.
    Title
    CLA at the Westmorland Show

  • Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026

    News story
    Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron says the CLA will be listening to its members and doing its best to represent their voice while new ideas from Westminster take shape. Published on 7 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Somerset Branch Chairman Ewen Cameron delivers his annual report ahead of the Branch AGM on September 21 2026.
    Title
    Somerset Branch Chairman's Report 2026

  • Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture

    Blog
    In this article, our Land Use Policy Adviser Harrie Mort summarises the key findings of the progress that has been made towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans. Published on 6 Aug 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Strapline
    Recent assessments of progress towards delivering England’s Environmental Improvement Plans show that the government is still falling short of its own environmental targets. Find out about the successes, missed opportunities and where the government will go from here and what it means for you.
    Title
    Environmental Improvement Plan 2025: The current picture

  • GN26-29 Biodiversity Net Gain: Planning Considerations (England Only)

    Guidance note

  • Welsh government consulting on CLA Cymru proposal

    News story
    CLA Cymru welcomes consultation on rural proofing, which we campaigned for in our 2026 manifesto Published on 30 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Steven Crane-Jenkins
    Regions
    Wales
    Strapline
    CLA Cymru welcomes the consultation on rural proofing announced during the Royal Welsh Show
    Title
    Welsh government consulting on CLA Cymru proposal

  • GN26-28 Farming in Protected Landscapes Scheme

    Policy

  • Wiltshire Branch Chairman's Report 2026

    News story
    Wiltshire Branch Chairman James Del Mar says the political and economic landscape has again changed significantly over the past year. Published on 31 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Sarah Wells-Gaston
    Regions
    The South West
    Strapline
    Wiltshire Branch Chairman James Del Mar delivers his annual report ahead of the Branch AGM on September 14 2026.
    Title
    Wiltshire Branch Chairman's Report 2026

  • Capital Grants 2026: your complete application checklist

    Blog
    As the 2026 Capital Grants round prepares to open – from eligibility and consents to evidence and upfront costs – discover what you need to check before applying Published on 23 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Harrie Mort
    Campaigns
    Natural Capital
    Strapline
    As the 2026 Capital Grants round prepares to open – from eligibility and consents to evidence and upfront costs – discover what you need to check before applying
    Title
    Capital Grants 2026: your complete application checklist

  • Nature recovery at scale: why the National Estate for Nature matters to land managers

    Blog
    Defra recently published its 30by30 delivery plan for England. It expects the National Estate for Nature to lead the way – find out what it is, what it’s doing and what this might mean for you Published on 30 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Harrie Mort
    Campaigns
    Natural Capital
    Strapline
    Defra recently published its 30by30 delivery plan for England. It expects the National Estate for Nature to lead the way – find out what it is, what it’s doing and what this might mean for you
    Title
    Nature recovery at scale: why the National Estate for Nature matters to land managers

  • GN26-28 Farming in Protected Landscapes

    Library
    This guidance note explains the Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) scheme, including, eligibility criteria, funding levels, application, and assessment processes. Published on 30 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Jack Chivers
    Strapline
    This guidance note explains the Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) scheme, including, eligibility criteria, funding levels, application, and assessment processes. It also provides practical advice on developing competitive applications and includes examples of successful projects, highlighting the importance of early engagement with local FiPL officers and Protected Landscape teams.
    Title
    GN26-28 Farming in Protected Landscapes

  • Knocked off its perch: Natural England found to have exceeded powers over gamebird release licensing

    News story
    Discover how, following a recent High Court judgement, Natural England has overstepped its legal powers in its approach to gamebird release licensing Published on 30 Jul 2026
    Authors
    Andrew Gillett
    Strapline
    Discover how, following a recent High Court judgement, Natural England has overstepped its legal powers in its approach to gamebird release licensing
    Title
    Knocked off its perch: Natural England found to have exceeded powers over gamebird release licensing

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