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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 January 2025. It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 January 2025 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Nature Reserves: Havering

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what (a) financial and (b) other support his Department is providing to Rainham Marshes.

Answer

Rainham Marshes is designated as part of the Inner Thames Marshes Site of Scientific Interest (SSSI) of particular importance for breeding birds, wintering waders and wildfowl. The site also supports several priority habitats.

There is currently a five-year Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreement in place with the RSPB on Rainham Marshes. The agreement works towards maintaining favourable condition of the SSSI. Its objective is to maintain and enhance the wet grassland habitat for breeding and non-breeding birds and undertake management for other priority species.

Natural England provides advice to RSPB as managers of the SSSI.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23285
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Government assistance Havering Nature reserves
Link
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