England biodiversity indicators
A strategy for England’s wildlife and ecosystem services, Biodiversity indicators: 2021 assessment.
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This publication provides a detailed statistical update of 24 indicators that give an overview of biodiversity in England. The publication measures progress in the delivery of goals and objectives outlined in Biodiversity 2020 published by the government in 2011.
To allow for a thorough review of these indicators it is anticipated that there will be a pause in publication in 2022, with the next update in 2023. We are keen to know the likely impact on users so please let us have your views by emailing enviro.statistics@defra.gov.uk. In addition, please let us know if you have any feedback you would like us to consider as part of our review or if you would like to be contacted in order to contribute directly
Biodiversity is the variety of all life on Earth. It includes all species of animals and plants, and the natural systems that support them. Biodiversity matters because it supports the vital benefits we get from the natural environment. It contributes to our economy, our health and wellbeing, and it enriches our lives.
This content is available on request as a pdf in non-accessible format. If you wish for a copy please contact enviro.statistics@defra.gov.uk
The datasets associated with this publication can be found here ENV09 - England biodiversity indicators
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Last updated 20 October 2021 + show all updates
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Publication updated with 2021 version.
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2020 assessment published
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Revisions to various indicators.
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One sentence of text and two links removed, as per instructions from the responsible statistician.
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Annual update.
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Annual update.
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Latest scheduled update as to progress of biodiversity indicators meeting goals and objectives published by the government for 2020.
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Update: Indicator C9a: Animal Genetic Resources was corrected and updated 30 November 2016
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New biodiversity indicators published
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Publication of the England biodiversity indicators delayed until 19 January 2016 due to statistical reasons.
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some minor corrections and amendments to the release and indicator 5
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Technical background papers updated.
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New biodiversity indicators published for 2014.
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Revised publication and annexes and addition of updated background technical papers
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2013 edition
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First published.