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Defra Chief Scientist

@defrachiefscien

Prof Gideon Henderson, FRS @Defragovuk Chief Scientific Adviser. Independent & objective #scientific input on policy & oversight of science-related policy.

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Live Q&A On 17th October 16:00-17:00, we will be hosting a webinar for potential applicants to the R&D Fellowship Programme chaired by Defra’s Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser, Dr Justine Bejta, joined by our Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Gideon Henderson. Register below:

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If you would like to learn more about the Defra R&D Fellowship Programme for 25/26, we will be hosting a webinar on 17th October 16:00-17:00. eventbrite.co.uk/e/defra-rd-fel…

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Our MAGIC website is an important tool that hosts all kinds of habitat and geographical data. To ensure it continues to work correctly, we have been making some important upgrades. Read more about the upcoming changes and how it may affect you in our blog: naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/12/mag…

Our MAGIC website is an important tool that hosts all kinds of habitat and geographical data.
To ensure it continues to work correctly, we have been making some important upgrades.
Read more about the upcoming changes and how it may affect you in our blog:
naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/12/mag…
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I’m delighted to announce that Prof Rowland Kao is the new Chair of Defra’s Science Advisory Council. Rowland brings extensive expertise to the SAC and will help it to continue providing the high-quality advice that Defra needs. gov.uk/government/new…

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Welcome to four new members of Defra’s Science Advisory Council: Professors Nicola Beaumont, Camille Bonneaud, Chris Hauton & Professor Jane Hill. And I’m pleased to announce Professors Felix Eigenbrod and Marian Scott have been reappointed. gov.uk/government/new…

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A great opportunity has just been released by IPBES – the world’s foremost authority on the science of biodiversity and ecosystem services - for experts (ipbes.net/second-global-…) and fellows (ipbes.net/second-global-…) to participate in the 2nd Global Assessment. Deadline 28 March.

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For the first time, a freely available Trees Outside Woodland (#TOW) map has been produced to identify lone trees, groups of trees and small woodlands across England. šŸŒ³šŸ—ŗļø This innovative resource will: āœ”ļø Enhance environmental monitoring āœ”ļø Inform smarter planning decisions

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A new guide identifying the research and innovation needed to support the UK to effectively adapt to climate change has been released today by Government Office for Science & Defra UK. The Climate Adaptation Research and Innovation Framework (CARIF) is linked here: gov.uk/government/pub…

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England’s most detailed peat map is here! 🌱 Peatlands store carbon, clean water, and protect against flooding. This new map helps us better protect them. naturalengland.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/12/a-n… Watch the video to learn more.

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I am pleased to announce the launch of the England Peat Map - the most detailed national map of peat and peaty soils to date. The EPM is a step-change in our understanding of the extent, depth, and other significant aspects of condition of peatlands. …d-peat-map-portal-ncea.hub.arcgis.com