Defra, Natural England, seek your newt experiences

The great crested newt has found itself at the centre of a political battlefield over how to preserve nature and deliver homes. Now, and until May 22 2026, Defra and Natural England, with the help of LUC and ICF, are looking to talk to developers and construction contractors about their experiences of how the amphibians are protected.

Defra has failed to hit tree planting and peatland restoration targets over 5 years

A new study says the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) “did not achieve its headline targets” on planting trees and restoring peatland, two methods to help reduce carbon in the atmosphere. The post Defra has failed to hit tree planting and peatland restoration targets over 5 years appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Defra commits £100m to speed up sustainable planning decisions

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will also publish new guidance, giving Natural England and the Environment Agency mandates to “prioritise outcomes over process”. The post Defra commits £100m to speed up sustainable planning decisions appeared first on Property Week.

Jacobs wins contract to coordinate England’s largest-ever ecosystem survey

Jacobs has been appointed by Natural England and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) to coordinate and deliver fieldwork for the England Ecosystem Survey. The post Jacobs wins contract to coordinate England’s largest-ever ecosystem survey appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Companies confirmed on Defra’s £8.7M nuclear advisory framework

Eight companies have been awarded places on the £8.7M Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Nuclear Energy Regulatory Justification Services Framework, which will assist the government in deploying new nuclear. The post Companies confirmed on Defra’s £8.7M nuclear advisory framework appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

CH2M - London Tideway Improvements Scheme - Transforming the ecology of London’s river, 15072015

A CH2M video highlighting the "London Tideway Improvement Scheme" consisting of 3 integrated solutions - Thames Tideway Tunnel; Lee Tunnel; and improvements to 5 sewage treatment works (Beckton, Crossness, Long Reach, Riverside & Mogden) - that should prevent the tidal River Thames from being polluted with untreated sewage and allow the Capital’s sewer system to continue to serve London for at least the next 100 years Also attached is DEFRA's paper "Creating a River Thames fit for our future"