Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 45507

Mountains: Nature Conservation

Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking with relevant authorities to protect the ecosystems of mountain ranges.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Mountain ranges, and specifically the montane habitats they contain, can support a unique flora and fauna. They receive the same statutory protection as other nationally important sites in England. The Cumbria High Fells for example has 110 Sites of Speci...
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