Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 82630
Acid Rain
Tabled: 15 October 2025
Answered: 21 October 2025
Question
Mr Angus MacDonald
Liberal Democrat — Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle the causes of acid rain.
Answer
Emma HardyAmmonia, NOx and sulphur were the main acidifying pollutants deposited onto UK woodland in 2021. Defra has published guidance and advice through Catchment Sensitive Farming on practical actions farmers can take to reduce emissions. Grant support has also ...
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