http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/ Welsh Assembly latest news and events http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130523manaing-private-water-pipes/?lang=en A joint consultation on measures to include in the new Water Bill to ensure that private water supply pipes can be managed and maintained by water companies. Thu, 23 May 2013 15:39:39 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130523manaing-private-water-pipes/?lang=en 2013-05-23T15:39:39Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/resilience-of-agriculture-in-wales/?lang=en I would encourage the industry and other stakeholders to engage in this review process to ensure we can collectively deliver a stronger farming industry in Wales for the future. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/resilience-of-agriculture-in-wales/?lang=en 2013-05-23T13:44:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/horsemeat-contamination/?lang=en I would like to update members on the latest position on the incidents of contamination of beef products that first came to the attention of the Welsh Government on 15th January this year. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/horsemeat-contamination/?lang=en 2013-05-23T13:44:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130523working-smarter-update/?lang=en A Welsh Government response to the report has now been published and I have accepted Gareth’s appraisal of progress to date. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130523working-smarter-update/?lang=en 2013-05-23T13:44:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130523-reform-of-common-fisheries-policy/?lang=en This will signal an approach to end the wasteful practices of discarding marketable sized fish dead into the sea. Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130523-reform-of-common-fisheries-policy/?lang=en 2013-05-23T13:44:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130523welshrecyclingrates/?lang=en The figures show that, overall, people in Wales recycled half of their waste between October and December 2012. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:48:29 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130523welshrecyclingrates/?lang=en 2013-05-23T12:48:29Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130523plan/?lang=en Farmers and Welsh Government will come together today to plan for a healthy and vibrant agricultural industry. Thu, 23 May 2013 11:12:22 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130523plan/?lang=en 2013-05-23T11:12:22Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/local-authority-municipal-waste-management-oct-dec-2012/?lang=en Includes data on recycling and composting. Thu, 23 May 2013 08:30:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/local-authority-municipal-waste-management-oct-dec-2012/?lang=en 2013-05-23T08:30:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130522yess/?lang=en The Scottish visitors attended a conference all about the YESS scheme and visited a number of farms in West Wales to see how the scheme is making a difference on the ground. Wed, 22 May 2013 15:02:38 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130522yess/?lang=en 2013-05-22T15:02:38Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/7387412/?lang=en Welsh food & drink producers are taking their quality produce to London this week to showcase them at the Café Culture Show Wed, 15 May 2013 14:24:01 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/7387412/?lang=en 2013-05-15T14:24:01Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/7379720/?lang=en Natural Resources Minister, Alun Davies, has set out which communities across Wales will be protected by an additional £10 million investment in flood and coastal defences. Mon, 13 May 2013 14:36:03 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/7379720/?lang=en 2013-05-13T14:36:03Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130514sky-lanterns-impacts/?lang=en A study that identifies and assesses the risks of sky lanterns and helium balloons to: livestock, the environment, fire risk, marine life and consumer safety. Mon, 13 May 2013 11:46:58 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130514sky-lanterns-impacts/?lang=en 2013-05-13T11:46:58Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130513local-air-quality-further-assessments/?lang=en We want your views on removing the need for local authorities to do more assessment in air quality management areas. Mon, 13 May 2013 09:56:12 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130513local-air-quality-further-assessments/?lang=en 2013-05-13T09:56:12Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130510trees/?lang=en The results contribute to a national research programme on the state of the nation’s trees and the factors affecting them. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:33:18 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130510trees/?lang=en 2013-05-10T12:33:18Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130509control-of-dogs/?lang=en The Welsh Government is committed to ensuring that out-of-control and dangerous dogs are dealt with effectively. Thu, 09 May 2013 13:44:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130509control-of-dogs/?lang=en 2013-05-09T13:44:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130508meeting/?lang=en Alun Davies is inviting people who have been badly affected by the recent severe weather to speak to him at a public meeting in Bala. Wed, 08 May 2013 14:32:34 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130508meeting/?lang=en 2013-05-08T14:32:34Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/natural-resources-wales-remit-letter-13-14/?lang=en This is the first Remit Letter for Natural Resources Wales. It sets out: what Natural Resources Wales will do, priority activities, and highlights the importance of working together. Tue, 07 May 2013 09:38:46 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/natural-resources-wales-remit-letter-13-14/?lang=en 2013-05-07T09:38:46Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130503eia-rdp-consultation/?lang=en Please submit your comments by 26 July 2013. Fri, 03 May 2013 08:26:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130503eia-rdp-consultation/?lang=en 2013-05-03T08:26:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130501wages/?lang=en Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies is inviting views on options to retain a body similar to the Agricultural Wages Board (AWB) in Wales in order to protect the farming industry. Wed, 01 May 2013 14:07:57 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130501wages/?lang=en 2013-05-01T14:07:57Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130501badgers/?lang=en The second year of the Welsh Government's five year badger vaccination project has begun in the Intensive Action Area (IAA) in west Wales. Wed, 01 May 2013 13:32:55 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130501badgers/?lang=en 2013-05-01T13:32:55Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130501future-of-agri-wages-board/?lang=en Please submit your comments by 26 June 2013. Wed, 01 May 2013 08:26:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130501future-of-agri-wages-board/?lang=en 2013-05-01T08:26:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130430fuel/?lang=en The figures also show that investment in energy efficiency measures has successfully helped to keep 3% of Welsh homes out of fuel poverty. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:09:27 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130430fuel/?lang=en 2013-04-30T17:09:27Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/energy/topicupdateindex/130430fuel-poverty-projection-tool/?lang=en This report explains how we estimate how many households are in fuel poverty and how the figures have changed. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:34:09 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/energy/topicupdateindex/130430fuel-poverty-projection-tool/?lang=en 2013-04-30T13:34:09Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130426festivals/?lang=en The Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies has announced over £210,000 to support food festivals and strengthen Wales' reputation as a foodie nation. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:01:39 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130426festivals/?lang=en 2013-04-26T11:01:39Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130425metech/?lang=en The Minister met with staff and customers before taking a tour of the facility that prepares waste electrical equipment for resale or recycling Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:57:56 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130425metech/?lang=en 2013-04-26T09:57:56Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130425dogs/?lang=en All dogs in Wales will be microchipped by March 2015, Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies announced today. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 09:10:30 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130425dogs/?lang=en 2013-04-26T09:10:30Z http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130425addressing-impact-severe-weather/?lang=en In view of the continuing pressures I have decided to extend the burial derogation for a further and final week. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:44:00 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/topics/environmentcountryside/topicupdateindex/130425addressing-impact-severe-weather/?lang=en 2013-04-25T13:44:00Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130423swf/?lang=en Minister for Natural Resources and Food, Alun Davies has announced further measures to help farmers recover from the impact of the recent severe weather. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:13:46 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130423swf/?lang=en 2013-04-25T13:13:46Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/7335138/?lang=en FareShare Cymru has prevented almost 550 tonnes of perfectly good food from being sent to landfill Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:33:09 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/7335138/?lang=en 2013-04-24T14:33:09Z http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130423expo/?lang=en Alun Davies has welcomed the work of six Welsh companies who are exhibiting a variety of excellent products at this weeks annual European Seafood Exposition and Seafood Processing Europe event. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:26:14 GMT http://wales.gov.uk/newsroom/environmentandcountryside/2013/130423expo/?lang=en 2013-04-23T10:26:14Z