UK coast news 2007 and 2006

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Comment 2007 The Wildlife Trusts say the focus of The Queen’s Speech appears to prioritise and promote economic growth at all costs - and relegate the natural environment. Disappointment as Marine Bill is slow-tracked, November 6 Protect our seas - Marine Protected Areas needed now, says Natural England, June 7 Your comment - Contribute via our Forums or a comment type article, or on any article via its talk page - click on 'talk' link at top of page

2007

• 300,000-strong petition calls for a Marine Bill now! October 17
• More than four in five responses to government consultation support plans for a Marine Bill, October 17

• Government publishes Fisheries 2027- it's long-term vision for sustainable fisheries, October 2

• Government publishes Marine Bill White Paper. Defra, March 15 / Natural England welcomes plans for Marine Conservation Zones. / Greenpeace response to Marine Bill. / Consultations

• Government failing to meet the needs of England's coastal towns, say MPs, March 7

• Local communities have vital role to play in creating coastal access corridor in their area, says Natural England, February 21

• *New 'countryside' map of UK seas, Natural England, February 7

2006

• Climate change already affecting UK marine environment. Defra, November 29

• Government criticised for allowing the destruction of valuable coral reefs to continue. Wildlife trusts, August 24

• New measures to protect marine environment. Defra, August 24

• Sustainable approach to living with a changing coastline. Government launches revised guidance on Shoreline Management Plans, Defra, March 14

• Four stretches of English coastline chosen for coastal access study, February 21

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