Britain launches audit of natural resources

[Karl]

Britain launches audit of natural resources

ENDS Europe Daily 2591 – July 23, 2008

The UK government has launched a survey of Britain's wildlife, habitats and ecosystems to guide government policy on environmental protection, including tackling biodiversity loss. The two-year project will give "the most comprehensive picture ever" of the country's natural environment and its benefits to society, the government says. In a speech on Monday, Environment Minister Hilary Benn said it will provide a "springboard for further action to protect and enhance our natural heritage". See government press release.

Article Index: agriculture, biodiversity, resources, space/land

[biker]

Thanks for the link Karl. Very useful news.

biker

[natureguy]

Good news but 2 year doesn't seem to be a pretty long time? Why do they need it? Don't they have most of the data with them? If not what are the EPA officers being paid for?