UK coast news


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News 2007

 * March 15 - Government publishes Marine Bill White Paper. Defra / Natural England welcomes plans for Marine Conservation Zones. / Greenpeace response to Marine Bill. / Consultations
 * March 7 - Government failing to meet the needs of England's coastal towns, say MPs. UK Parliament
 * February 21 - Local communities have vital role to play in creating coastal access corridor in their area, says Natural England
 * February 7 - *New 'countryside' map of UK seas, Natural England

News 2006

 * November 29 - Climate change already affecting UK marine environment. Defra
 * August 24 - Government criticised for allowing the destruction of valuable coral reefs to continue. Wildlife trusts
 * August 24 - New measures to protect marine environment. Defra
 * 14 March, Sustainable approach to living with a changing coastline. Government launches revised guidance on Shoreline Management Plans. Defra
 * February 21, Four stretches of English coastline chosen for coastal access study