Our natural environment underpins our economic prosperity, our health and our wellbeing. As a result, protecting the environment and enhancing biodiversity is one of Defra’s top 3 priorities, as outlined in the Department’s Structural Reform Plan.

A key commitment under this priority is the publication of a White Paper on the natural environment by spring 2011. Here’s your chance to have your say in shaping the development of the White Paper.

If you value the natural environment, please make sure you respond to the government’s consultation  by 30th October 2010.

Do have a look at Sussex Wildlife Trust chief executive Tony Whitbread’s blog if you want to find out more about the bigger picture.