Source · Select Committees · Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Recommendation 7
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England Species Reintroductions Taskforce undermined by slow establishment and lack of stakeholder engagement.
Conclusion
We welcome the formation of the Defra England Species Reintroductions Taskforce. However, we regret that the positive impact it has the potential to create has been undermined by its slow establishment and resultant lack of stakeholder engagement. The Defra proposed species reintroduction Stakeholder Forum, created to support the work of the Taskforce, has an important role to play in engaging positively with stakeholders, broadening the Taskforce’s reach and buy-in. However, we are concerned that there is little information publicly available about that forum.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 27 October 2023. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗