PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
(1 September 2025)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if he will make it his policy to include traditional orchards in the list of irreplaceable habitats for biodiversity net gain.

Asked by:
Dr Ellie Chowns (Green Party)

Answer

The Government has stated its intention to review the definition of irreplaceable habitats in due course, to ensure it remains robust and supports decision making.


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