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Published on 25 Jun 2026
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- Natural England SFI Consenting Communications June 2026
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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
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- Harrie Mort
- Campaigns
- Natural Capital
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- 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
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- Nature recovery at scale: why the National Estate for Nature matters to land managers
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Early preparation and complete evidence submissions will be vital to secure funding in 2026. Learn more ahead of the July application window
Published on 4 Jun 2026
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- Natural Capital
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- Early preparation and complete evidence submissions will be vital to secure funding in 2026. Learn more ahead of the July application window
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- New Capital Grants guidance published – what applicants need to know
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CLA-backed awards presented at New Forest and Hampshire County Show Published on 30 Jul 2026
New Forest champions crowned in 2026 awards
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- Mike Sims
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- The South East
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- CLA-backed awards presented at New Forest and Hampshire County Show
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- New Forest champions crowned in 2026 awards
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Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
Published on 9 Jul 2026
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- Mike Sims
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- Rural Powerhouse
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- Report backed by Labour MPs argues for renewed rural focus, as new polling shows public demand action
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- New PM 'must put rural Britain at the heart of reset'
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In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) 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 for BNG come into effect from 6th August 2026. Published on 4 Aug 2026
New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain from 6th August (England only)
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- Shannon Fuller
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- Biodiversity Net Gain
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- In April, Defra announced that Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) 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 for BNG come into effect from 6th August 2026.
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- New exemptions and revised thresholds for Biodiversity Net Gain from 6th August (England only)
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Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming Published on 26 Jun 2026
New government Farming Roadmap launched
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- Jonathan Roberts
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- Mixed response for long-awaited roadmap for English farming
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- New government Farming Roadmap launched
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The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
Published on 19 Jun 2026
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- Shannon Fuller
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- The latest government proposals could affect how you generate energy and access biodiversity markets. Understand the impacts and learn how the CLA is responding on behalf of rural landowners
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- Onshore wind and biodiversity net gain: our assessment of two key government consultations
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We speak to Open Farm Sunday founder Ian Pigott about how the event has continued to grow and inspire people across the country Published on 2 Jun 2026
Open Farm Sunday
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- Lee Murphy
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- The East
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- We speak to Open Farm Sunday founder Ian Pigott about how the event has continued to grow and inspire people across the country
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- Open Farm Sunday
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A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
Published on 15 Jun 2026
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- Mark Burton
- Regions
- The East
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- A short update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton
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- Pelham to Rayleigh Overhead Line Reinforcement
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An update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton on this proposed project
Published on 17 Jul 2026
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- Mark Burton
- Regions
- The East
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- An update from CLA Policy Adviser Mark Burton on this proposed project
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- Pelham to Rayleigh line reinforcement project in Essex
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What do new planning proposals mean for the countryside? Planning Adviser Shannon Fuller breaks down the CLA’s responses to the latest consultations on application fees and new towns
Published on 27 May 2026
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- Shannon Fuller
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- Biodiversity Net Gain
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- What do new planning proposals mean for the countryside? Planning Adviser Shannon Fuller breaks down the CLA’s responses to the latest consultations on application fees and new towns
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- Planning fees and new towns: the CLA’s message to the government