Parliamentary Search

Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 17 January 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 January 2017. It was answered by Baroness Coffey (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Bees and Butterflies: Conservation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to protect the habitats of bees and butterflies.

Answer

The Government is committed to the goal of being the first generation to leave the natural environment of England in a better state than that in which we found it. We are developing a 25 year environment plan to deliver this.

In England we have an extensive network of protected wildlife areas providing benefits for many species. It includes sites specifically designated for species of particular importance, including the marsh fritillary butterfly designated under the Habitats Directive.

Our agri-environment schemes also play a major role in the conservation of pollinators. The Wild Pollinator and Farm Wildlife Package in the Countryside Stewardship scheme offers options to improve habitats and provide nectar sources for butterflies and bees, thereby supporting the National Pollinator Strategy.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
60341
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Conservation Bees Butterflies
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk