Written questions

Nature Conservation

2026-06-07 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 7976 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what incentives are available to support rewilding projects that aim to (a) reduce flood risk, (b) mitigate extreme weather impacts, and (c) address soil erosion and agricultural runof

Answer

The Government supports rewilding principles that prioritise natural processes and reduce intervention, leading to larger, better-connected habitats, with benefits for flood mitigation and water quality. These principles are reflected in nature-based solu...