Written questions

Environment Protection

2026-06-07 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 7965 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support is available for land managers seeking to transition to rewilding based approaches, including advisory services and payment schemes.

Answer

Defra has recently announced £30 million for the new Wildlife Rich Habitat Fund, expected to deliver thousands of hectares of new habitat across England’s protected landscapes over three years, helping to bring nature back to the places people love most. ...