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Written question asked by Neil Hudson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by Jenny Riddell-Carpenter (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Biodiversity: Epping Forest

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to support biodiversity in Epping Forest constituency.

Answer

The Government supported Essex County Council to develop the Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), which includes Epping Forest. Essex LNRS, brings together local stakeholders to agree priorities for nature recovery and supports groups and individuals to target action where there is greater benefit for biodiversity.

Natural England (NE) works closely with the City of London Corporation which owns and manages much of Epping Forest. NE recently provided support in securing major agri-environment agreements that fund habitat restoration, including for ancient trees and wood pasture. NE is also monitoring the Epping Forest Special Area of Conservation to inform key actions to protect it.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
19125
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Biodiversity Epping Forest
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk