Celebrating 50 years of MOD conservation groups
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DIO Environmental Engagement Team, Posted on:
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Categories:
Conservation, Environment and Ecology, Sanctuary Awards
![Several long horn cows are seen to be lying down in a field of green grass.](https://insideDIO.blog.gov.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2025/01/E13-Image-1-1024x683.jpg)
The importance of the MOD estate for supporting wildlife and heritage has long been recognised. In 1971-73, the Nugent Committee examined the necessity and management of Defence land holdings. It noted the importance of the estate, and highlighted the need …