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Written question asked by Jim Shannon (Democratic Unionist Party) on Tuesday, 15 May 2018, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 17 May 2018. It was answered by George Eustice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 May 2018 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Beaches: Seaweed

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of the removal of sea weed from beaches on the eco-diversity of the beach habitat.

Answer

The evidence on the effects of the removal of seaweed from breaches on the eco-diversity of beach habitat is limited. However, in 2014, Natural England produced an advice note ‘Seaweed Harvesting, Natural England’s Advice’.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
144276
Session
2017-19
Attachment
Seaweed Harvesting - Natural England's Advice
Subjects
Beaches Environment protection Seaweed
Link
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