Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 85673

Nature Conservation: Essex

Tabled: 27 October 2025
Answered: 4 November 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that nature recovery projects support (a) biodiversity and (b) community wellbeing in Essex.

Answer

Mary Creagh
Essex is particularly rich in nature, from ancient woodland to nature-rich farmland to wild coastal marshes. Seven National Nature Reserves and numerous designated sites provide statutory protection that underpins rich biodiversity. Essex County Council, ...
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