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Written question asked by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Wildlife: West Midlands

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to support wildlife conservation sites in the West Midlands.

Answer

Defra published its updated protected sites Environment Act target delivery plan on the 16 July here to support the improvement of protected sites across the country, including the West Midlands.

Natural England (NE) monitors protected sites to ensure these are managed appropriately and advises land managers on suitable funding schemes to improve site condition.

NE maintains mapping systems and datasets such SSSI Impact Risk Zones to help local authorities and developers avoid harm to sites and target conservation efforts.

Biodiversity Net Gain supports wildlife sites by ensuring that new developments leave biodiversity in a better state than before.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18971
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Nature conservation West Midlands Wildlife
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk