Plan to restore nature in England by 2030 criticised as ‘completely insufficient’

Critics accuse ministers of failing to take control of nature crisis and leaving it to private landowners to act voluntarily The government’s plan to protect and restore nature in England by 2030 has been condemned as “pathetic” and “completely insufficient” in the face of the spiralling…

First covered Jul 13, 2026 · 4:27 AM PT · 1 article

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21h Guardian Environment Plan to restore nature in England by 2030 criticised as ‘completely insufficient’ — Critics accuse ministers of failing to take control of nature crisis and leaving it to private landowners to act voluntarily The government’s plan to protect…

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Appeared in: 2026-07-14 (#16)

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