Source · Select Committees · Environmental Audit Committee
Recommendation 66
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Natural England lacks adequate resources to deliver government environmental objectives and expectations
Conclusion
If the environmental objectives of the Government are to be achieved, it is vital that Natural England (NE) is adequately resourced. However, NE does not currently have the necessary resources to deliver the Government’s expectations of it. Its reliance on partners, such as local authorities, is concerning considering they are also subject to severe under-resourcing. (Conclusion, Paragraph 226)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 13 March 2026. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗