Written question asked by Lord Judd (Labour) on Tuesday, 10 October 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 October 2017. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 October 2017 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

English Nature

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government how they will support English Nature in fulfilling its statutory responsibilities for designated landscapes.

Answer: Natural England is the government’s advisory body for the natural environment in England, for which Defra is the sponsor department. Natural England’s responsibilities include helping to protect England’s nature and landscapes for people to enjoy and for the services they provide. Natural England is responsible for designating landscapes and protected areas in England. Defra works closely with Natural England to agree shared objectives on a strategic basis.

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